The Private Cloud
Cloud computing is becoming more and more prevalent in technology. However most people think of a public cloud on the Internet. Steve Jones says a private cloud might be a better idea for many companies.
2010-07-13
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Editorials
GOSQL vs. NOSQL
If we're getting pulled down a blind alley by acronyms, we may as well make up a more optimistic one.
2010-07-12
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The Utilty
Is Information Technology a utility service for companies? Steve Jones thinks it can, and should, be, but it can also be a lot more. It can be a strategic part of your enterprise.
2010-07-12
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Assumptions
For this Friday poll, Steve Jones asks about assumptions that cause you problems at work.
2010-07-09
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Leanring from Experts
A guest editorial from Andy Warren. Experience helps us do a better job, and one way you can get that is learning from experts.
2010-07-07
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What if TDE was available in Standard Edition?
Today we have a guest editorial from John Magnabosco that looks at TDE, and the reasons that it ought to be in Standard Edition.
2010-07-06
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2010-07-05
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Should DBAs Be the Protectors of Data?
Brad McGehee wonders whether DBA's should take a more active role in managing their organization's data, even if it means potentially ruffling a few feathers.
2010-07-05
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Are We Not Testing Enough?
This Friday Steve Jones asks if we are setting the bar high enough when interviewing people and would you want to test more?
2010-07-02
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Lost Data
Steve Jones talks about the loss of data, and how it can impact your life. And why you want to be sure that your restores are ready in the event of a disaster.
2010-07-01
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Blogs
Adding Test data to msdb.sysjobhistory
By Steve Jones
One of our internal people was looking to test some process in (I assume)...
Microsoft Ignite Announcements Nov 2024
By James Serra
Announced at Microsoft Ignite last week were some new product features related to the...
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Forums
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Question of the Day
The Hash Join II
Which of these inputs is the smaller input to a hash join?
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