Storing Images and BLOB files in SQL Server
This article explores the data types and methods used for storing BLOBs (Binary Large Objects), such as images and sounds, inside SQL Server.
The Data Stewardship Approach to Data Governance: Chapter 2
Data governance is NOT a methodology. Data governance is about authority and discipline over the management of data but not THE method in which the data is governed.
SQLCE Workshop IV - Integration with Visual Studio 2005
Continuing on with his series on SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition, regular author Jacob Sebastian takes a look at how Visual Studio fits into your SQL CE project.
The 400,000 Member Milestone
We crossed 400,000 members yesterday and it's a great achievement for us. As a celebration, we've decided to give out some prizes. Read on to see if you're one of the lucky winners.
The In-House Expert
Are specialists worth keeping inside of a company? Or does it pay to hire generalists and then get consultants as needed? Steve Jones comments on the choices you might face as your career grows.
Controlling Information as a Strategic Enterprise Resource
Information governance is defined by Larry English as the act or process of leading, directing, controlling and assuring that information is managed effectively as an enterprise resource. (PDF download)
Featured Blog: SQL Server 2008: Spatial indexes
Paul Randal talks about the new spatial data types and their indexes.
The End of Estimation - iPod
How interesting would it be to not have to guesstimate what size server to buy for your next application? Steve Jones may have found a way to help you.
The End of Estimation - MP3
How interesting would it be to not have to guesstimate what size server to buy for your next application? Steve Jones may have found a way to help you.
The End of Estimation - WMV
How interesting would it be to not have to guesstimate what size server to buy for your next application? Steve Jones may have found a way to help you.
Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Question of the Day
Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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