New Simple-Talk Article on Hekaton

My article on Hekaton:

Exploring In-memory OLTP Engine (Hekaton) in SQL Server 2014 CTP1

was published on Tuesday. This follows very closely the release of CTP1 of SQL Server 2014.

First Simple-Talk Article

My first article at Simple-Talk is now live:What's the Point of Using VARCHAR(n) Anymore?

It is exciting to have the opportunity to write for such a well-respected magazine. It was also a very different writing experience than I'm used to. The editor is quite technical, so he provided feedback on the writing itself as well as the technical content.

I look forward to writing more for them in the future.

Second Teradata Article Published

My second Teradata article has been published: Exploring Teradata 13's PERIOD Functions.

It is the follow-up to Exploring Teradata 13's PERIOD Data Type.

The article is quite long (12 printed pages) and took a long time to write, but I'm pleased with the outcome.

First Teradata-Related Article is Live

My first article has gone live here: Exploring Teradata 13's PERIOD Data Type.

I am very excited to be writing in this new role. A follow-up article should be up within two weeks.

First Teradata-Related Article

I just sent the draft of my first Teradata-related article to the publisher.

It will be published on Teradata Developer Exchange. The title of the article is "Exploring Teradata 13's PERIOD Data Type". It is the first of at least two parts. The second part, on PERIOD functions in 13, should publish fairly closely behind the first.

I am very excited to be writing in my new role. There is so much to learn about data warehousing and business intelligence. I am just scratching at the surface.

First SqlCredit Article

My first article for Database Journal was posted yesterday. I am very excited about this and hope that I get reader feedback. The scary part is that the feedback is important to the process, but I don't have any control over it.

Rob

New Column in Database Journal

In an earlier post, I commented that I have been "looking for alternatives" in my writing. Well, I found it.

Starting January 29, 2007, I will be writing a "column" for Database Journal. Committing to write a column for them means that I will be writing a series of articles about a specific subject. My first series is called "SqlCredit – Developing a Complete SQL Server OLTP Database Project".

I am really looking forward to this.

Is SqlJunkies.com Abandoned?

So much for my idea of continuing to write for SqlJunkies.com. All indications are that the site has been abandoned. I sent e-mail to someone at CMP Media, but I have not received a response.

So, I am looking for alternatives. I do want to continue to write for someone.

Wish me luck.

Rob

Writing Frustration

I have been frustrated trying to decide whether I should start a blog or continue writing articles for SqlJunkies.com. The reason I don't like blogs is that there is no barrier to entry. Anyone can write anything and post it on a blog. Is it worth reading? No matter; it gets posted on the vast Internet anyway.

When you want to publish to a magazine, even an on-line magazine, there is an expectation that you have done a good amount of research and testing before publishing.

So, I plan to continue to write for SqlJunkies, but I have now caved and started a blog. We'll see where it goes.

Rob