Database Design Archives

The Server Draft

April 28, 2016 by Thomas LaRock

If you were given the chance to build the ultimate server, what would you draft first?

April 19, 2016 by Thomas LaRock

I’m here to put an end to the debates. Today we will examine the data professional’s guide to contentious issues.

April 6, 2016April 5, 2016 by Thomas LaRock

Next week (12th April, 2016) we will be doing a webinar for SolarWinds, Advanced Accidental Database Design, taking place at 9AM ET (13:00 UTC).

March 15, 2016 by Thomas LaRock

Today I found that SQL 2016 introduces a function to help alleviate the issues we have when it comes to finding the current time.

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 by Thomas LaRock

But our database has TDE enabled, shouldn’t our data at rest in the BACPAC be protected? Nope.

December 28, 2016December 28, 2015 by Thomas LaRock

It’s that time of year again. It’s only natural for folks to wax nostalgic as 2015 fades into the sunset one final time.