SQL Server Magazine

How Did We Get Here?

Kalen looks back at the three events and decisions that impacted the course of her professional life.

Is Perfect Software Possible?

Kalen discusses whether there should be a standard for the types of bugs or the number of bugs that are acceptable in a new product release.

SQL Server Makes Philanthropy Easy

Kalen discusses how the SQL Server MVP Deep Dives book, written by more than 50 SQL Server MVPs, benefits the War Child International Network.

How to 'Do' a SQL Server Conference Right

Kalen offers advice on deciding how to spend your time at the fall SQL Server conferences.

What Happens to Your Transaction Log in SIMPLE Recovery Model?

In this PASS Summit Unite 2009 Speaker Tip, Kalen Delaney explains how the transaction log behaves in the SIMPLE recovery model in SQL Server 2008.

Does Your Company Need a Full-Time DBA?

If your SQL Server environment doesn't require a full-time DBA, here's what you need to know to make sure you have someone with SQL Server knowledge on-call if necessary.

What’s a Little Education Worth?

As training numbers dip because of the economy, Kalen looks at what SQL Server training is worth.

Want the Latest SQL Server Features? Then Upgrade!

Kalen discusses how you can use features from the latest versions of SQL Server in older versions of SQL Server, and explains the benefit of having to upgrade in order to use new features.

Do You Need a Bit More Power, or 64 Bits?

Kalen discusses the benefits to running 64-bit SQL Server systems.

Should You Gather Performance Metrics Yourself?

Kalen explores whether you should collect performance data yourself or use a tool to do it.

Leave the Database Tuning to Us

The management data warehouse is useful for tuning queries and applications, but can it automate the database tuning process?

How Many DBAs Does It Take to Administer a Database?

What would happen if there was no one to administer SQL Server on a daily basis? Kalen explores how managed service providers can work in this scenario.

Clean Up Your SQL Server Databases

The January SQL Server 2008 Boooks Online (BOL) update revealed two stored procedures that previously weren't documented. Learn how you can use sp_clean_db_free_space and sp_clean_db_file_free_space to clean your database files.

Windows Server 2008 Changes Simplify SQL Server Clustering

Windows Server 2008 lets you configure the Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC) differently in clusters than in Windows Server 2003. Find out how these changes will affect your clustered SQL Server environment.

Multiserver Management with SQL Server 2008’s Central Management Server

Don't Assume It Works: Testing Your Application Before Deployment

Kalen points to two free tools that can help you load test your SQL Server applications.

How Simple Can Amazon SimpleDB Be?

Kalen tries to determine what exactly Amazon Web Services' new database product, Amazon SimpleDB, does.

David Campbell: Big Brains, Big Heart

Kalen discusses Dave Campbell, who is one of the 22 Microsoft Technical Fellows who are taking over parts of Bill Gates' former job.

SQL Server 2005 SP3 Now Available for Download

Kalen points out one type of feature enhancement that you won't learn about in SQL Server 2005 SP3's documentation.

Warning: You’re About to Do Something in SQL Server You Might Not Want to Do

Some people think that Microsoft should warn you of the potential problems that come with certain actions; however, Kalen points out that those warning messages might be more of a nuisance than a benefit.