MySpace Using SSDs
Glenn Barry (blog, twitter) posted a note about MySpace using Fusion-IO PCi-E cards to replace hard drives in their systems....
Twas the Night Before Christmas - SQL Style
A guest editorial from Tim Ford updates this Christmas classic for the SQL Server professionals out there.
Twas the Night Before Christmas - SQL Style
A guest editorial from Tim Ford updates this Christmas classic for the SQL Server professionals out there.
Twas the Night Before Christmas - SQL Style
A guest editorial from Tim Ford updates this Christmas classic for the SQL Server professionals out there.
CLR Table-Valued Function Example with Full Streaming (STVF / TVF)
SQL CLR Table-Valued Functions can stream data back, but there aren't many examples of the quick and easy method. Solomon Rutzky brings us an article that givse you an example you can extend to your environment.
Is It Worth Upgrading to SQL Server 2008
New author Nigel Maneffa brings us a look at SQL Server 2008 and its new features, trying to decide if it's worth the upgrade.
The Balance of Resources
Companies have to make choices about what to spend money on, often not using the same priorities as those in IT might choose. Steve Jones talks about some of choices they make and why their decisions might make some sense.
Script Task/Component and Template Information
The Script Task and Script component are often used by people developing SSIS packages because they are easy to use and now because SSIS could be perceived to be more developer friendly they are very powerful. That being said we should no be using them everywhere.
The Balance of Resources
Companies have to make choices about what to spend money on, often not using the same priorities as those in IT might choose. Steve Jones talks about some of choices they make and why their decisions might make some sense.
The Balance of Resources
Companies have to make choices about what to spend money on, often not using the same priorities as those in IT might choose. Steve Jones talks about some of choices they make and why their decisions might make some sense.
Blogs
How AgentDBA Identifies Backup Failures
By Arun Sirpal
Every DBA has a box like this. Sitting untouched for months. Nobody’s proud of...
Tip: Expanding a SQL statement
In all recent versions of the database you can call DBMS_UTILITY.EXPAND_SQL_TEXT to get the...
AI Helps Me with My Sloppiness
By Steve Jones
I type fairly well. Well, I type fast, but I do wear out a...
Forums
From SQL Server On-Premises to Claude Desktop: How I built a Full MCP Pipeline
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Independence Day 2026
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Independence Day 2026
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Question of the Day
Independence Day 2026
In the original Independence Day movie (1996), what type of computer did Jeff Goldblum use to connect to the alien mainframe? Take a guess, don't look it up or ask AI.
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