Author: Ben Taylor

Editorials

Motivation to Learn as a SQL Server DBA

New Show: SQLonCall – Staying on Top as a DBA Continuing Education for DBAs. How do you know where to spend time and resources? What types of things can you do to help out the DBA team as they need to stay on top of technologies? > Watch Show Other Video Programs/Shows available: [Watch] SelectViews – Accidental DBAs, 60-second tip […]

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Reader Feedback – Your SQL Server Matrix

SQL Server Toolset – Free Beta (and possibly win a WII) – Have you seen the new Idera Toolset? It’s nothing short of an incredible assortment of tools for your SQL Server. There are *24* different tools in this set and you can test it out – from diagnostic tools to security checks to change management and much more. Take […]

Editorials

Reader Feedback – Your SQL Server Matrix

SQL Server Toolset – Free Beta (and possibly win a WII) – Have you seen the new Idera Toolset? It’s nothing short of an incredible assortment of tools for your SQL Server. There are *24* different tools in this set and you can test it out – from diagnostic tools to security checks to change management and much more. Take […]

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A Huge Thank You

A Huge Thank You! Our survey was a huge success due in no small part to our sponsors who donated some amazing prizes. If you’re looking for some killer tools and applications that can truly make your life easier, take a look at these applications – they are great software and our prize winners were really jazzed about winning – […]

Editorials

A Huge Thank You

A Huge Thank You! Our survey was a huge success due in no small part to our sponsors who donated some amazing prizes. If you’re looking for some killer tools and applications that can truly make your life easier, take a look at these applications – they are great software and our prize winners were really jazzed about winning – […]

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New Video: SelectViews SQL Server Weekly Show

New Video: SelectViews Weekly Show On today’s show, we’ll be going into more tips for Accidental DBAs. This series is meant to help people that are only really working with databases part time and just need a few tips and ideas about how to do a little bit at a time. Also, the 60-second SQL Server tip of the day, […]

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The Matrix Has You(r Data)

The Matrix Has You(r Data) I’ve been seeing more and more information about virtualization… of Data. Sure, we’ve all heard about virtual servers, clustering for fault-tolerance, etc. Perhaps you’ve even heard about data storage "in the cloud" and I know we’ve talked here in the editorials and on the SelectViews show about the ramifications of information stored outside your control. […]

Editorials

The Matrix Has You(r Data)

The Matrix Has You(r Data) I’ve been seeing more and more information about virtualization… of Data. Sure, we’ve all heard about virtual servers, clustering for fault-tolerance, etc. Perhaps you’ve even heard about data storage "in the cloud" and I know we’ve talked here in the editorials and on the SelectViews show about the ramifications of information stored outside your control. […]

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SQL Server Licensing Reviewed

Featured Article(s) Tips for using SQL Server 2005 cursors Here are some helpful tips to ensure you use SQL Server 2005 cursors in the most efficient manner possible. SQL Server Licensing Reviewed I know that, time after time, one of the questions that comes up as you work with people installing or just getting going with SQL Server is that […]