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January 2010

Transparent Database Encryption With SQL Server 2008

As I was beating my head against the wall with SQL Server encryption, I was envisioning horror scenarios of converting my columns to varbinary, calling ENCRYPTBYKEY all over the place and doing other unspeakable atrocities to my database, I was happy to learn about Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) introduced in SQL Server 2008.

1/27/2010 |

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Is Nook Cannibalizing Store Sales?

As a newly–minted owner of a Barnes & Noble’s Nook, I experienced a weird feeling as I walked into a local brick and mortar B&N store the other day. I saw a particular book I wanted to buy, but just couldn’t get myself to take it to the checkout.

1/27/2010 |

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Shinkansen, My New Project, Is Up On CodePlex

A couple of days ago I launched my latest project, Shinkansen, on CodePlex (overview and documentation).

1/25/2010 |

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