April 4, 2008 at 8:48 am
I was reading a database magazine this morning and it had an interesting question. They were going to take a poll to see which group of DBA's were greater in numbers. I thought we could see what kind of DBA's we have here on SSC!
The question is... when speaking about Microsoft SQL, do you say the letters (Ess Cue Elle) or do you sound it out (Sequel)?
Honestly I thought everyone said 'Sequel' until I had my support call with MS the other day and tech kept saying the letters... it kind of annoyed me actually. How many MORE of you are there!?!?
April 4, 2008 at 9:07 am
Mike Menser (4/4/2008)
I was reading a database magazine this morning and it had an interesting question. They were going to take a poll to see which group of DBA's were greater in numbers. I thought we could see what kind of DBA's we have here on SSC!The question is... when speaking about Microsoft SQL, do you say the letters (Ess Cue Elle) or do you sound it out (Sequel)?
Honestly I thought everyone said 'Sequel' until I had my support call with MS the other day and tech kept saying the letters... it kind of annoyed me actually. How many MORE of you are there!?!?
Being a "Jack of All Trades" in everything else, I must admit to using both.... Microsoft definitely prefers that we not use the IBM-centric pronunciation (Sequel), but its does roll off the tongue a little faster that the alternative.....
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April 4, 2008 at 9:09 am
I usually say Sequel, fewer syllables, thus more effiient and we all know performance is important:P
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April 4, 2008 at 9:15 am
When it comes to SQL Server I use sequel (just to join the herd). When it comes either to the standard or another database management system, then S-Q-L. I think sequel is "obsolete" :). Sequel was the name for the first version of SQL when it stood for "Structured English QUEry Language".
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April 4, 2008 at 9:19 am
Based on it's history, 'Sequel' is kinda archaic, but so many people still say it. I am just polling to see how many SSC'rs say it.
April 4, 2008 at 9:24 am
I use 'sequel' on the odd occasions that I have talk to non-technical types. Throwing TLA's at them doesn't seem to go down well; confusion, apparently, doesn't rule?!?!
Otherwise it's the inefficient 3 syllables of Ess Cue Ell for me.... :w00t:
April 4, 2008 at 9:27 am
Now I counted doubles for some, but as it stands, SEQUEL is in the lead (as it should be) 4 - 3.
April 4, 2008 at 9:28 am
Well, let's push it along a bit.
SEQUEL Server 2008 is nifty!
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April 4, 2008 at 9:31 am
I'm ususally a sequel user, but if I'm dealing with someone that might not be a DB type person, I might say S-Q-L so they don't think I'm talking about a remake of something.
April 4, 2008 at 9:32 am
April 4, 2008 at 9:35 am
Adrian Nichols (4/4/2008)
Grant Fritchey (4/4/2008)
Well, let's push it along a bit.SEQUEL Server 2008 is nifty!
.. ahhh, but not as nifty as the SQL version!!! :D:hehe:
you are right... it is NIFTIER!
April 4, 2008 at 9:45 am
But wait, does "niftier" mean you're a sequeler or one of them thar ess cue ell 'ers?
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April 4, 2008 at 10:02 am
Well, I made it known in the original post, that the SEQUEL way is the only way for me. Sorry. But to know that hall of famer Grant is also a SEQUEL'r will allow me to sleep a little easier tonite. Knowing that hall of famer Matt Miller.. well... 'goes both ways' when it comes to SEQUEL does make me a little uneasy...
April 4, 2008 at 11:29 am
Oopps. My bad.
ps: I'm just Committed (commitable, committing, whatever) not a HallofFamer.
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April 4, 2008 at 11:31 am
As many points as you have, you SHOULD be committed! Jeeeez.... 😛
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