Who's At Fault
Who do you blame when software fails? Hopefully you don't hire a lawyer before you do. Steve Jones talks about liability and software.
2009-06-11
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Editorials
Support Your Local SQL Server User’s Group
Are user groups dying out in the age of the Internet? It seemed that way for awhile, but Brad McGehee gives some reasons why you should think about attending a meeting.
2009-06-09
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CLR Triggers in SQL Servers
Do CLR triggers really represent the most popular usage of CLR in enterprise SQL Servers? Phil Factor wants to know if this is the case, and if so, what on earth are they doing?
2009-06-08
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Software Giants
Microsoft is the largest software company in the world. What does this mean for SQL Server? Steve Jones thinks it's good.
2009-06-08
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Shaking the Money Tree
Are developers or administrators worth more? Is it easier to get funding for one group or the other? Steve Jones asks the question in today's poll.
2009-06-05
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Syncing Releases
Is the future for product releases and upgrades, to be synchronized with point releases? Steve Jones relishes the possibility.
2009-06-04
124 reads
The Problem Is You
Why doesn't SQL Server just run smoothly after it's installed? Steve Jones thinks the problem is you.
2009-06-03
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Intruding into Dummy Websites
Phil Factor muses on security, bayonets, and databases, and somehow manages to pull it all together in this editorial.
2009-06-02
194 reads
Making Mistakes - Database Weekly (June 1, 2009)
We all make mistakes, even when we are trying to help others. What should you do about it? Steve Jones has a few thoughts on advice online.
2009-06-01
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No More SOX
A legal challenge to the Sarbannes-Oxley act is being heard this fall. Steve Jones doesn't necessarily think this is a bad law.
2009-06-01
165 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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SQL Server is terminating in response to a 'stop' request from Service error
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Understanding CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY in SQL Server
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Database Files on Shares I
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