Databases for Change
Meaningful change often requires information collection, processing, retrieval and distribution. As database professionals, that's our bag. So what can we do to help things along?
2008-09-17
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Editorial
The Broken Window
A new data mining thrilled from Jeffrey Deaver has Steve Jones concerned about the centralization of data mining.
2008-09-16
164 reads
A Lack of SQL
Steve Jones talks about a company looking to write all their stored procedures using the CLR in SQL Server. Is this a good idea?
2008-09-15
248 reads
Is it 1995?
A bug in the SQL Server 2008 upgrade process has Steve Jones questioning the coding practices at Microsoft.
2008-09-15
71 reads
2008-09-12
110 reads
Legal Liability
Are database professionals liable for the security of their data? Should they be? Some think so, but Steve Jones thinks this is a bad idea and we might need protection as data professionals.
2008-09-11
75 reads
Legal Security
As database professionals, we know that we are responsible for the security and integrity of the data in our systems. But Steve Jones wonders if you know what legal responsibilities you might have.
2008-09-10
137 reads
When Is Work, Work?
Where is the dividing line between work time and personal time? As more and more employees get new phones, such as the Blackberry and iPhone, is the line becoming too blurred? Are there legal implications?
2013-06-24 (first published: 2008-09-09)
285 reads
No Non-competes
More and more technology workers are being asked to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of their employment. But is that fair? Steve Jones has a few thoughts.
2008-09-08
159 reads
An IT Union - Database Weekly (Sept 8, 2008)
As Information Technology workers become more wired, with more demands, and less benefits, should they consider unionizing.
2008-09-08
45 reads
Blogs
Learning Database Design and Power BI Performance
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Free SQL Training: Dive into Databases This December!
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Monday Monitor Tips: CIS Compliant
By Steve Jones
A new feature added to Redgate Monitor Enterprise automatically. CIS compliance is something many...
Forums
Merry Christmas 2025
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The Reindeer Count
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Events of System_health extended event serious or not
I have listed the event names present in my system_health extended event report. Based...
Question of the Day
The Reindeer Count
How many reindeer does Santa have pulling his sleigh? (according to the famous song) Hint, the answers are not base 10.
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