Be a Craftsman
Is software engineering dead? Some well respected software developers have stated that, and one says we should be craftsman, not engineers.
2009-08-03
150 reads
Editorials
Uptime = Downtime? (Database Weekly, Aug 3, 2009)
Does too much uptime mean that you might be at risk for downtime? Steve Jones examines this idea in today's editorial.
2009-08-03
95 reads
Learn A Bit More
For this Friday's poll, Steve Jones talks about free training events and what their value is to you.
2009-07-31
119 reads
More Can Come From Less
Becoming a more productive employee should be a goal for most people. It can also greatly increase the enjoyment you get from your career. Steve Jones gives you some ideas that might help you.
2009-07-30
97 reads
Take a Seat
Bill Nicolich raises questions about the chairs we sit in all day as technology professionals.
2009-07-29
118 reads
Virtualization Hints
More and more people are looking at virtual servers, but it's not as simple as just installing the software. Steve Jones has a few comments about virtual database servers and what you can do for a successful project.
2009-07-28
612 reads
Does Maturity Make a DBA?
Brad reflects on the characters of the DBAs he's met in his life, and suggests a common thread running through them all.
2009-07-27
244 reads
Estimating Priorities
Steve Jones is more willing to ask for changes in software than the real world. Is that a good thing or not? Read on to find out.
2009-07-23
69 reads
I Want a Database
Gordon Bell works for Microsoft Research and always asks Steve Ballmer for a database. What's wrong with SQL Server?
2009-07-22
127 reads
Productive Meetings
It seems that many meetings in corporate settings are wastes of times. Can they be better? Steve Jones has a few ideas that might help make them more productive.
2009-07-21
87 reads
Blogs
Monday Monitor Tips: Finding the Hostname for Queries
By Steve Jones
I was chatting with a customer recently and they wanted to know which host...
Can AI Read Execution Plans?
Yeah, yeah, second AI post in a row. I promise not to make a...
Streamline Dependency Management in Databases
By Chris Yates
In the intricate world of business, where precision and efficiency are paramount, managing database...
Forums
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Understanding CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY in SQL Server
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