2026-04-24
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Editorials
Every Database Has Problems
The magic way to get better performance from your system is to write better code from the start.
2026-04-22
173 reads
The New OS Wars
A few countries are looking to reduce their reliance on US technology. While they might leave Windows, Steve thinks they will continue to run SQL Server.
2026-04-20
207 reads
2026-04-17
130 reads
Who is Irresponsible?
It can be irresponsible to use AI, but is it in many cases? Steve has a few thoughts.
2026-04-15
142 reads
2026-04-13
129 reads
Don't Panic
And bring a towel. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you have homework. You know with that lead in I'm going to talk about AI. Sorry, can't help it. It's on my mind quite a lot. It's in the news, oh, a whole lot. The majority of those stories can be summed up […]
2026-04-11
132 reads
Acting with Confidence
Acting with confidence is great, but how do you decide when there are potential impacts and concerns about your actions? Steve has a few thoughts today.
2026-04-10
91 reads
Barely Reviewed Code
Code reviews can be challenging in many places, and with AI, could be even more of an issue in the future.
2026-04-08
141 reads
2026-04-06 (first published: 2018-05-21)
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Blogs
T-SQL Snapshot Backups on Availability Group Secondary Replicas
One of my favourite features of SQL Server 2022 was the T-SQL Snapshot Backups....
The Book of Redgate: Hours
By Steve Jones
I have said and written this many times: Redgate Software is the type of...
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server
By SQLPals
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server ...
Forums
AI Experience Gap that we keep talking about
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Question of the Day
Squared Values
What happens when I run this code in SQL Server 2022?
SELECT SQUARE('12') See possible answers