Surfing

Steve Jones draws an analogy today between your career and time on the ocean.

Server Roles

Always Check on the Basics

The basics are important, especially with regards to backup and restore in SQL Server.

Actual Kubernetes

This post continues looking at my process of learning more about Kubernetes. I’ve been working through the 50 days of Kubernetes (K8s). I completed the first 3 sections (Days...

Adding SQL Change Automation to Jenkins for Database CI

In a previous post, I explained how to get Jenkins running in a container for your local CI work. In this one, I’ll expand on the process for database...

Do You Deal with UTF-8?

UTF-8 is coming to SQL Server. Steve wonders today how many of you look forward to this, or if you are aware of potential issues.

Dropping Synonyms

SQL in the City Streamed Next Week

I’m off to the UK this weekend, for a few commitments next week. One of those is SQL in the City Streamed, which is taking place on Wednesday September...

Filtering the Audit

Grounded

Some laptops are being banned from flights. This could be a hassle, but more, how can anyone tell if you have a banned one?