September 4, 2008
Kalen explores how solid state disk (SSD) drives will affect the future of database tuning and data warehouse design.
August 21, 2008
Kalen explains why you can't view the information in SQL Server's transaction log and discusses a couple of other ways you can view this information.
August 14, 2008
Take a look at which SQL Server 2008 resources Kalen suggests using to learn the most about the product.
August 7, 2008
SQL Server's metadata is great for troubleshooting problems; however, SQL Server 2005 doesn't include the sysprocesses object, which includes a column that shows you the transaction nesting level of each session.
July 31, 2008
This week, Kalen looks at a couple of the hot topics being discussed in the SQL Server community.
July 23, 2008
Brian examines how cloud computing could affect IT pros and DBAs in the future.
July 17, 2008
Microsoft's currently developing a SQL Server certification program that will define who is a true SQL Server expert. Here are Kalen's thoughts about this certification program.
July 10, 2008
In light of the Fourth of July holiday, Kalen discusses what it means to truly be "independent."
July 3, 2008
Kalen discusses why it can be difficult to choose which SQL Server edition to use, as well as the differences between SQL Server editions.
June 26, 2008
This week, Brian Moran talks about TechEd 2008, and what SQL Server-focused attendees thought of TechEd being split into two separate weeks.
June 19, 2008
Kalen explores the types of changes that can be made to features in new SQL Server releases.
June 12, 2008
Kalen explores the difference between betas and release candidates and points out some of the SQL Server 2008 features you'll want to start becoming familiar with.
June 4, 2008
Kalen discusses a recent event held to honor Jim Gray, and suggests one way the SQL Server community can honor him in future.
May 29, 2008
This week, Kalen explorers why people believe SQL Server isn't an enterprise-ready database platform.
May 22, 2008
This week, Brian takes a look at the recently released WorldWide Telescope, which uses cloud computing technology.
May 15, 2008
This year, Microsoft has decided to split TechEd into a developer week and an IT pro week. Kalen looks at how DBAs are deciding which week to attend.
May 8, 2008
Kalen discusses the steps she took to find out what DML is really supposed to stand for.
May 1, 2008
Kalen takes a look at Microsoft Research's history and discusses Microsoft Research's newest facility, the Microsoft Jim Gray Systems Lab.
April 16, 2008
Kalen discusses the announcement of SQL Server 2005 SP3 and the release of Cumulative Update 7.
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