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Monthly Archives: March 2016
No Overtime
This editorial was originally published on Dec 5, 2011. It is being re-run as Steve is out of town. It’s been a long time since I received overtime at any job. Most of my IT work has been with a … Continue reading
Examining SQL Server 2016
SQL Sever 2016 is getting close to release. The updates are coming fast and furious, causing issues in some cases as many people look to test the new features in different environments. Personally, I’m struggling a bit to determine which … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged career, sql server
Protecting the SA Account
The sa account is a well, known, built in account for SQL Server. Years ago, in previous versions, I’d see people often use the “sa” account for development, usually with a blank password. Even those speakers and experts often showed … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged security, sql server, syndicated
Dexterity Matters
I typo things. I make mistakes in the QOD, checking the wrong box. Even in a browser at times there’s a button or hot area too close to the bookmarks bar and instead of completing an action, like checking my VSTS … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged software development
SQL Nexus in Copenhagen
The Nordic SQLNexus conference is taking place in Copenhagen on May 2-4. I’ve never been to the event, or the country, but I was accepted to speak, so I embark on another multi-city, multi day trip. SQLNexus has quite a … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged speaking, syndicated
Protecting sa
Built in accounts are both a help and and a hindrance. Years ago I was working on a SQL Server 4.2 system, where I was an administrator. The database was very unstable, and we were trying to determine if it … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged security, sql server
Default Data Masking
Dynamic Data Masking is a neat new feature in SQL Server 2016. I didn’t think much of it when it was introduced in Azure SQL Database, but since then I realize there is some value here. Even if it’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged Dynamic Data Masking, sql server, T-SQL
Do Less
When I read this blog post, I was transported back to simpler times, when I learned to develop applications on 8088 processors. Back then, to make the system go faster, we learned to do less. It’s certainly true that the less … Continue reading
The OUPUT Clause in an INSERT–#SQLNewBlogger
Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. I got asked a question about the OUTPUT clause recently and realized I didn’t remember the syntax. I’ve rarely … Continue reading
SQLBits in Space
It’s coming in May. The official UK SQL Server 2016 launch event is SQL Bits and the conference returns to Liverpool on May 4-7. With a fun theme. Check out the launch video here: SQLBits XV Update (Mar 24): The … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged speaking, SQLBits, syndicated
