T-SQL Tuesday #186–Agent Jobs

It’s that time of the month again, when the T-SQL Tuesday blog party takes place. I manage this site, and am looking for hosts all the time. This month...

Removing Log Shipping

A New Word: Lookaback

lookaback– n.  the chock of meeting back up with someone and learning that your mental image of them had fallen wildly out of date – having grown up or...

Database DevOps Recommendations

DevOps and databases aren't always considered compatible, but that is changing. DORA now has recommendations for database changes on their site.

Decoding the Collation II

How Helpful is a GenAI Copilot

Steve looks at a trial using Microsoft's Copilot and how helpful it was for workers.

Speaking at the NYC Lunch and Learn–May 23

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be in New York City for the Redgate DevOps Devour Hour Lunch and Learn. This is at the Industrious office at 730 3rd...

The TEXTSIZE Default

SQL Saturday New York City 2025 is Back!

After missing last year, SQL Saturday New York City is back in 2025. I’m excited to go to the event and honored to speak there. I love visiting New...

Create a Linked Server: #SQLNewBlogger

I had a customer recently that was asking about Linked Servers and some development advice. I was going to show them a few things and realized I hadn’t created...