Comparison of Dates in SQL
This article discusses a common mistake while making date comparisons in T-SQL and its resolution. From new author Manish Sinha.
Setting Up Database Mail - SQL School Video
Learn how to get started integrating mail with your SQL Server in this SQL School video. MVP Andy Warren shows how to set up Database Mail.
The Best High Availability
Clustering is often the first choice for high availability, but is it the best choice? A lot of people think so, but Steve Jones has other thoughts.
Performance Testing SQL 2008’s Transparent Data Encryption
The focus of this article is to test the performance of SQL Server 2008's Transparent Data Encryption. How does it perform compared to a database without encryption? How does the mix of SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE affect the performance results?
Secure Storage
How do you keep the passwords and keys for encrypted data safe? Steve Jones comments on the challenges of working with keys and passwords.
Secure Storage
How do you keep the passwords and keys for encrypted data safe? Steve Jones comments on the challenges of working with keys and passwords.
Secure Storage
How do you keep the passwords and keys for encrypted data safe? Steve Jones comments on the challenges of working with keys and passwords.
Starting Conversations - Part 2
A week or so ago I posted a note about reading How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends (worth reading), and I had a comment posted to the blog by author Don Gabor. I like that kind of follow up, so I sent Don a note and a ...
Take Advantage of In-Memory Analytics
Fast analysis, better insight and rapid deployment with minimal IT involvement: these are among the benefits of in-memory analytics, but different products are appropriate for different environments. Read our in-depth report on in-memory technologies.
All-Access
A licensing scheme from Embarcadero catches Steve Jones' eye. He comments on a great way for the company to work with customers.
Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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degree of parallelism
Team, I'm trying to figure out what will be the best recommendation to configure...
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