Ten Worst Things to Do in a Database I decided to do a series on the Ten Worst Things to do in a Database. I started to list practices I dislike when working with a database. It didn’t take long until I had more than Ten. Now I have to prioritize…and I’m sure I missed a few good contenders. Already […]

New Show! SelecTViews: New SQL Server Injection Attack, Cloud Failures and Best Practices to Address Them. Also, hear from LogLogic, hear about security considerations and much more. [Watch the Show] Conflicting Goals When Writing Software – Resources, Time, Scope, Money, Quality Project Management 101 defines a project as three dimensions, Resource, Time, and Scope. You can increase or decrease any […]

Four Days Left to Register for SSIS Class Many of our readers have taken advantage of the SSIS Virtual courses taught by SQL Server MVP Eric Johnson. Response has been overwhelming. You have access to all 12 sessions starting May 1st and ending May 31st. Learn at your own speed, at your own time, with these on demand HD training […]

A TimeStamp in Time I was reading a tip in a daily Email from MSSQLTips and was reminded of the uniqueness of the TimeStamp data type in MS SQL Server. Many SQL engines support the concept of a TimeStamp data type. A TimeStamp data type is not one that may be modified by the user. It is a data type […]

Do You Write SOLID Code – Day 5 We have been discussing the different components of the SOLID acronym from Robert Martin, defining five basic principles of object oriented programming. As stated previously, these principles apply to any object oriented language, and even to some that are hybrid or non-object oriented languages. The five principles of SOLID are: • Single […]

DBTechCon – Spring 2011 DBTechCon was a blazing success last week. Feedback on the sessions was awesome. Thousands of people worldwide attended the more than 70 seasons on diverse topics. If you missed this Virtual Conference, you can register to view the sessions On Demand, or receive them on DVD. Click here to go find out more. SOLID Code – […]

Do You Write SOLID Code – Day 3 We have been discussing the different components of the SOLID acronym from Robert Martin, defining five basic principles of object oriented programming. As stated previously, these principles apply to any object oriented language, and even to some that are hybrid or non-object oriented languages. The five principles of SOLID are: • Single […]

DBTechCon – Spring 2011 DBTechCon is in full swing. Already I have a backlog of sessions I want to watch…there is so much great content. Be sure to check your schedule today as day two of DBTechCon continues.. Do you write SOLID code? – Day 2 SOLID is an acronym from Robert Martin defining five basic principles of object oriented […]

DBTechCon – Spring 2011 DBTechCon starts today. If you are registered to attend, be sure to check your schedule for the live High Definition Streaming presentations. Do you write SOLID code? SOLID is an acronym from Robert Martin defining five basic principles of object oriented programming. If you are writing code in any object oriented languages such as Java, C++, […]

DBTechCon – Spring 2011 It’s finally here…In fact this is the last day to register to attend what is going to be the most valuable Virtual event of the year. This conference features over 20 speakers with names that have become synonymous with their areas of expertise. These experts and professionals will give you practical insights you will be able […]