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Kevin Kline


Kevin Kline is the director of technology for SQL Server Solutions at Quest Software and a founding board member of the international PASS. He is the author of SQL in a Nutshell, 3rd edition (O’Reilly).

Email:  kevin_e_kline@yahoo.com

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Kevin Kline: Thoughts From a SQL Server Old TimerSQL Server Pro presents entries from Kevin Kline's kevinekline.com blog.

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SQL Server Pro Articles

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Takes on Big Data with Hadoop

By Michael Otey, 02/17/2012

Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2012 will include support for Hadoop. In this editorial article, Michael Otey explains the possibilities that Hadoop can bring to SQL ...

New Products: Melissa Data, MobiForms, RedGate, and More

By Blair Greenwood, 02/17/2012

Check out the latest products from Melissa Data, Wise Coders Solutions, MobiForms, Red Gate, and Sanbolic.

More Small Code Changes, Bigger SQL Server Performance Improvements

By Kalen Delaney, 02/16/2012

Kalen Delaney offers an expert tip about a simple code change that can be made to search arguments (SARGs) to improve SQL Server performance.

SQL Server 2012 Editions

By Michael Otey, 02/13/2012

Here's a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions.

Will Apple’s iBooks 2 Revolutionize the SQL Server Book and Training Market?

By Brian Moran, 01/26/2012

Brian Moran highlights the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event and explores how Apple's iBooks 2 electronic textbook publishing platform will change the way SQL Server ...


Featured Blogs

Tool Time Blog

For Devs - Component Code Challenge and INETA Community Champs

Kevin Kline

Two quick notes from our friends at INETA: the Component Coding Challenge and INETA Community

Tool Time Blog

Check out updates to Tool Time favorite FineBuild

Kevin Kline

Check out the latest update for SQL Server FineBuild, a tool which speeds the installation and

Tool Time Blog

New in 2012 - IT Horror Stories

Kevin Kline

Check out the latest weird, gruesome, and deformed IT horror story from international technology

SQL Server Questions Answered

Solutions to VLT concerns around statistics and maintenance!

Kimberly L. Tripp

Question: Partitioned tables were the new shiny feature in SQL Server 2005 – why are partitioned

Practical SQL Server

SQL Server Database Corruption Part III : Preventing Corruption

Michael K. Campbell

In previous posts we touched upon an overview of what causes corruption and looked at ways to

Practical SQL Server

Unused Secret Weapon: COPY_ONLY Backups

Michael K. Campbell

COPY_ONLY backups were a great addition to SQL Server 2005 (and up). Without them, it was all to

SQL Server Questions Answered

Partitioned Tables v. Partitioned Views–Why are they even still around?

Kimberly L. Tripp

Question: Partitioned tables were the new shiny feature in SQL Server 2005 – why are partitioned

L.E.A.P Think

Data Scientist: Data job of the future?

Brian Moran

I’m fascinated and incredibly excited about the concept of data science and the so called

SQL Server Questions Answered

Solutions to VLT concerns around statistics and maintenance!

Kimberly L. Tripp

Question: Partitioned tables were the new shiny feature in SQL Server 2005 – why are partitioned