Tag Archives: Database Weekly

The Flash Database

Posted on August 23, 2014 by way0utwest

I caught this piece on the impact of flash storage on database engine design this week. It’s interesting as there’s been debate for years as to whether SQL Server should alter its behavior if it detects SSDs being used for … Continue reading →

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Data is Not Always Enough

Posted on August 10, 2014 by way0utwest

As data professionals, our jobs deal with ensuring that there is data available, accurate, and relevant to the organizations in which we work. However we often go beyond the simple maintenance, gathering, and manipulation of data to help our clients … Continue reading →

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Patching Problems

Posted on May 18, 2014 by way0utwest

I applied the Windows 8.1 update a few weeks ago and had some issues with my machine. Windows was fine, but I lost my SQL Server service. A few others, including some of the SQLServerCentral community also had issues, but their fixes … Continue reading →

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Performance Tuning Through Panic

Posted on February 10, 2014 by way0utwest

We’ve all been there at one time or another: panicked by a performance issue. I once upgraded a FoxPro for DOS application to a VFP front end with a SQL Server back end. We had a much more powerful server, … Continue reading →

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