The End of XP

Extended support for Windows XP finally ends after 17 years.

Cloud Native

Building software for the cloud often requires some changes. This week Steve wonders how many of you are making the effort.

SQLServerCentral Design Decisions–Forum Threads

It’s been a long couple of weeks. Almost two weeks ago we cut over from our older, v2 version of the site to the new (and current) v3. Lots...

Loading the Thesaurus

Computer Disruptions

I travel a fair amount for work to speak at various events around the world. Traveling can be quite a disruption to my life, and I do work to limit the amount of time that I'm gone. As my kids have gotten older, I'm have less commitments at home and an extra night during a […]

Default Memory on Linux

Understanding Your Database

Steve notes that many of us might not completely understand every part of our database, but it's information that can be helpful in cleaning out unnecessary entities.

A new area code

T-SQL Tuesday #113–Personal Databases

This month we have a really interesting question for the T-SQL Tuesday invitation. Todd Kleinhans is the host and asks about personal databases. Do we use them for anything?...

Creating My Table