New SelecTViews Show! Database applications and tablet devices, toasters (er, appliances), and the SQL Server Tip of the Day. Also, Wendy Pastrick, insider knowledge of your systems and other key things to consider. [Watch the Show] (it’s free!) More, smaller databases? Manage your checklists, our featured blog of the week for business intelligence…Also, the hotmail outage and SQL Server, 3rd […]

Insiders a Real Threat Today on the show [Watch the Show] one of the things we look into is the fact that "insiders" are becoming the key issue with IT-based systems. Essentially, with all of the privileges associated with being in IT, you end up with people with ready access to things that can be abused. From data storage to […]

* Time is running out… …To Register at the best possible rate for DBTechCon – the SSWUG.ORG Ultimate Virtual Conference – extreme early bird rates go up Monday! [Get more information here] Using Multiple Database Platforms I had asked a few days back about how you choose the platform of choice for a specific project… or do you? Specifically, do […]

I’ve spent a lot of time considering when, and if, business intelligence may cross the line. Is there a point when BI becomes profiling? When does "The Minority Report" become a reality and we’re looking to use information and trending data to prevent things that haven’t happened yet? We’re in this constant state of protection upgrades with travel, terrorism and […]

Have You Seen the Latest SQL Server Show? Check out SelectViews – it’s an online show about the database world, including tips, news happenings. [Watch the Show Here] Are You Working with New Database Platforms? There are so many different things happening with new database platforms. From cloud-based alternatives that look and feel like your existing servers to cloud-based systems […]