A Halloween Tale
A while back, in a Simple-Talk editorial meeting, someone bet Phil that he couldn't come up with a Halloween story. To our surprise he said he could, as long as he didn't have to keep to the strict literal truth.
Introduction to Spatial Coordinate Systems: Flat Maps for a Round Planet
This paper is an introduction to Earth-oriented coordinate systems, projections, models, and mapping. While not specific to any technology, this information provides valuable background for those who will use spatial data in SQL Server.
SQL Server 2008: The New Data Types
Brad continues his helicopter-level view of the most important new features of SQL Server 2008 with a look at the new data types, their use and their significance.
SSIS Configuration Files - SQL School Video
This edition of SQL Server examines the various options available in Integration Services configuration files.
The October 2008 Energy Update
The bimonthly update on the world of energy from Steve Jones talks about wind power.
Using the Blocked Process Report in SQL Server 2005/2008
When excessive blocking occurs in SQL, performance degrades. Learn how to use the Blocked Process Report to rapidly resolve excessive blocking scenarios in SQL Server 2005/2008.
Constraint Yourself!
In his first article for Simple-Talk, Joe Celko demystifies the use of Constraints, and points out that they are an intrinsic part of SQL and are a great way of ensuring that a business rule is done one way, one place, one time.
Database Recovery Models in SQL Server
This article discusses in detail the three database recovery models and how to choose the appropriate recovery model
Happy Halloween 2008!
Steve Jones is taking a break on this fine holiday, enjoy a few bloopers before you head out with the kids for trick-or-treating.
Happy Halloween 2008!
Steve Jones is taking a break on this fine holiday, enjoy a few bloopers before you head out with the kids for trick-or-treating.
Blogs
SQL Server is Slow, part 3 of 4
By Kevin3NF
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we’ve gathered info and done the...
AI Model Size, Parameters and Download
By Steve Jones
At SQL Saturday Boston 2025, I gave a presentation on local LLMs and there...
Expanding Your DBA Horizons: Installing PostgreSQL in a Home Lab
By gbargsley
Are you diversifying your DBA skillset? My recent job search made one thing clear:...
Forums
caught off guard by some greek lettering in a warehouse feed
Hi we run 2019 standard. Our warehouse's ssis based etl is klunky but so...
Unlocking High-Concurrency Inserts in SQL Server with OPTIMIZE_FOR_SEQUENTIAL_KEY
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Vector Datatype
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Question of the Day
Vector Datatype
The new Vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 is a binary type that has a few parameters. What parameters are required?
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