The Relational Manager
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
How to Take Part in a Beta Test
A description of the things to avoid and do when involved with a beta test.
Cryptography in SQL Server
This white paper presents an overview of cryptographic functionality and discusses how this applies to authentication, signed procedures, permissions, and encryption. Because the target audience is the database professional and not necessarily security experts, the focus is on practical ways to use cryptography in SQL Server.
SQL Server database design disasters: What not to do
Inspired by what he recently found in some SQL Server shops, database architect Brian Walker shares advice for improved database design – and SQL Server performance.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
Advanced XML Processing
Continuing on with his series on XML, Jacob Sebastian looks at some more advanced XML techniques in SQL Server 2005.
Blogs
Resetting on the AI hype train
By Brian Kelley
There's a great article from MIT Technology Review about resetting on the hype of...
A New Word: Etherness
By Steve Jones
etherness – n. the wistful feeling of looking around a gathering of loved ones,...
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
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Question of the Day
UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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