Database Weekly - June 2, 2008
A look back at the news from the week including Windows 7 and taking an unwired vacation.
2008-06-02
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Editorials
Job Specialization - Boon or Bane?
As the number of different software/technologies increases exponentially, does specializing limit an IT professional's ability to move around? This editorial is being republished due to technical issues from last week.
2008-06-02 (first published: 2008-05-29)
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The Software Comparison
Is building software like building a house? Steve Jones digs into the comparison at the start of an editorial series looking at other professions.
2008-06-02
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The Exceptional DBA Awards
Seeking to recognize DBAs for the work they do, the Exceptional DBA Awards are open for nominations. Steve Jones talks a bit about the event.
2008-05-30
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The May Car Update (2008)
Steve Jones talks about alternative hybrids, in this bi-monthly update on automotive news.
2008-05-28
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Sorting the Sheep from the Goats
A guest editorial from Tony Davis, on how to test whether someone will make a good DBA or developer.
2008-05-27
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IT Project Euthanasia
A guest editorial from Phil Factor on the kindest way to dispose of unwanted IT projects.
2008-05-26
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2008-05-26
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2008-05-23
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MatrixDB
A new feature for SQL Server? Steve Jones talks about a very interesting job posting from Microsoft.
2008-05-22
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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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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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