Relationships Matter More Than Money
We are in a bar on Bourbon Street, upstairs in a private room for one of the vendor social events. I have no idea how Rob was even there, to be honest. But he sees me and, being Rob Collie, he wants some data.
Data
SQL Server 2016 Updated Privacy Statement
I want to help clear up any confusion around how SQL Server collects, stores, and uses data. I have some thoughts I want to share regarding the updated statement as well as the End User License Agreement (EULA).
The 5 Deadly Data Management Sins
So, while the world’s collective media shine a light on the never-ending list of security breaches, I suggest that there are actually more common, and dare I say, even bigger threats that data professionals need to guard against. Not all data professionals are guilty of every one of these sins; rather, the collection of individuals that comprise modern enterprise IT shops is culpable.
6 Ways To Treat Your Data Right
Not everyone understands just how important data is until it is gone. Here are six ways that you can treat your data right.
Using Non-default Ports for SQL Server
The contentious issue here is the use of a non-default port for SQL Server.
14 Things Sysadmins Can Learn From an Elf
Last night it occurred to me how many lessons there are in the movie Elf for DBAs and sysadmins in general. So I decided to write a quick holiday post today using quotes from the movie. As always, you’re welcome.
