Super Sizing Columns in SQL Server
This article describes how to work with large objects in SQL Server using the MAX Specifier
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Faking Multidimensional Arrays in T-SQL made easy!
Another method to create arrays in T-SQL which is actually a "throwback" to the earlier days of compilers!
Participation
With Election Day in the US, Steve Jones talks about how you can make a difference. This editorial was originally published on Nov 4, 2008. It is being republished as Steve is out of town.
Using Break Points in SSIS - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us a look at how you can easily debug your Integration Services packages.
Bootstrap
Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and some of the challenges and advantages.
Bootstrap
Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and some of the challenges and advantages.
Bootstrap
Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and some of the challenges and advantages.
Blogs
A New Word: los vidados
By Steve Jones
los vidados – n. the half-remembered acquaintances you knew years ago, who you might...
In-Person CISA Training – April 13-16, 2026
By Brian Kelley
I will be leading an in-person Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam prep class...
EightKB 2026
EightKB is back again for 2026! The biggest online SQL Server internals conference is...
Forums
Vectors in SQL Server 2025
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Odd Sequences
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Question of the Day
Odd Sequences
What values are returned from this code?
CREATE SEQUENCE NumericSequence
AS NUMERIC(5,1)
START WITH 1.0
INCREMENT BY 0.1;
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
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