SQL Server 2019 has reached EOL for mainstream support. The countdown has begun for extended support and only security fixes coming.| MlakarTechTalk
The topic for this months T-SQL Tuesday #113 hosted by Todd Kleinhans (Blog / Twitter) is about “what do YOU use a database for”. We work all day, night, and weekend sometimes on our database craft. Todd asks: So what do you use databases for in your personal life that you are willing to share? […]| MlakarTechTalk
Now more than ever it is imperative that we generate strong unique passwords for our online accounts. Read on to see the pros and cons of password managers.| MlakarTechTalk
Each year dumps of exposed credentials are exposed on the internet and analyzed for patterns. The conclusion: people choose weak passwords.| MlakarTechTalk
SQL Server database corruption can be a nightmare. When it strikes it is important to do the right things and avoid any mishaps. Let us fix and prevent.| MlakarTechTalk
Database corruption impacts the integrity of your relational database management system. This calls into question the accuracy of the data.| MlakarTechTalk
Just a quick post to say Happy Halloween! For the past few years we’ve grown our celebration year over year. We convert our garage into a haunted garage. I’m editing video but will write a post about it when ready. Lots of cool pictures and videos to share. Stay tuned! You Might Also Like| MlakarTechTalk
Good password hygiene is part of any individual’s basic InfoSec. Whether at home or at work, it is imperative to manage your passwords / credentials to the many places we rely on each day. Data is more and more valuable. Yet the passwords we use haven’t kept pace. So what are people to do? Why […] The post Password Madness! appeared first on MlakarTechTalk.| MlakarTechTalk
T-SQL Tuesday topic is what we use for database repositories. I detail my thoughts on source control and how I've done it.| MlakarTechTalk
An aside about my career change this year and what the future might hold. So far 2024 has been a wild ride!| MlakarTechTalk
There's a saying I like "don't punish the punctual". Besides being succinct, I find it a good prompt for running successful meetings.| MlakarTechTalk
Last November marked the 20 year anniversary of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday. Like brushing your teeth or taking showers, keeping your SQL Server patched is good hygiene and a best practice. Let’s explore why in this post. Feature Image Attribution The Importance of Patching Typically, after 5 years Microsoft software falls out of Mainstream support and […] The post Maintaining Healthy SQL Server Hygiene: The Importance of Patching SQL Server appeared first on MlakarTechTalk.| MlakarTechTalk
T-SQL Tuesday #171 asks us to describe the most recent issue we closed. I talk about my learning ADX and KQL to parse giant logs.| MlakarTechTalk
How do you manage people who are better than you? Inspired strategies by Phil Jackson interview. Why is it difficult and how to overcome.| MlakarTechTalk
Job interviews are like a first date that can result in a marriage. The interview questions matter - let's explore the good and bad ones.| MlakarTechTalk