I’ve been deliberating over the last few years whether to make the leap into the contracting/consulting world. Speaking to a good friend of mine last week has again opened up the debate in my head. There are numerous advantages and disadvantage in leaving a somewhat stable permanenet job to go contracting – to go solo. I would welcome your thoughts,...

Having ventured into both the SQL Server world and the depths of Oracle RDBMS – Im often asked what the differences between the two are, or more often than not what, what my preference would be in choosing one technology. Each has its own benefits for their own situations. But what if you were a SQL Server DBA and had to delve into the Oracle world? Or vice...

Hello Everyone – its been a while. I’ve been out of the blogging scene over the last year or so due to ongoing work commitments. I’m back now though and intend on posting updated blogs daily – both useful tips and my somewhat sceptical view of the world ! This site is current a little outdated but over the next few days will be revamped.

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Here I continue to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Juneau (New Development Environment) Juneau is the code name for the new SQL Server Development Tools. Its purpose is to...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Here I continue to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Spatial Features Not that I get to play around with the spatial element too much in my current role,  SQL Server spatial...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Over the next week or so, I aim to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. FileTable Another new feature in Denali is FileTable – touted as “the next generation of...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Over the next week or so, I aim to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Columnar Indexes Dubbed as one of the more important new features that Denali has to offer, Columnar...