October 9, 2008
Kalen explains what makes SQL Server Enterprise Edition so different from the other SQL Server editions.
SQL Server Magazine
October 2, 2008
Installing beta software can be tricky, especially since some betas are filled with bugs. Learn what factors you should consider before installing a beta on your system.
SQL Server Magazine
September 18, 2008
Kalen discusses some of the questions that she believes rock-solid DBAs should be able to address.
SQL Server Magazine
September 11, 2008
Kalen points you to upcoming SQL Server conferences in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
SQL Server Magazine
September 4, 2008
Kalen explores how solid state disk (SSD) drives will affect the future of database tuning and data warehouse design.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
August 14, 2008
Take a look at which SQL Server 2008 resources Kalen suggests using to learn the most about the product.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
July 31, 2008
This week, Kalen looks at a couple of the hot topics being discussed in the SQL Server community.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
July 10, 2008
In light of the Fourth of July holiday, Kalen discusses what it means to truly be "independent."
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
June 19, 2008
Kalen explores the types of changes that can be made to features in new SQL Server releases.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
May 29, 2008
This week, Kalen explorers why people believe SQL Server isn't an enterprise-ready database platform.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
May 8, 2008
Kalen discusses the steps she took to find out what DML is really supposed to stand for.
SQL Server Magazine
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.
SQL Server Magazine
April 16, 2008
Kalen discusses the announcement of SQL Server 2005 SP3 and the release of Cumulative Update 7.
SQL Server Magazine
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