About the Authors

Steve Jones has been working with SQL Server for more than a decade, starting with v4.2 on OS/2 and enjoying the new features and capabilities of every version since. After working as a DBA and developer for a variety of companies, Steve founded SQLServerCentral.com along with Brian Knight and Andy Warren in 2001. SQLServerCentral.com has grown into a wonderful SQL Server community that provides daily articles and questions on all aspects of SQL Server to over 300,000 members. Starting in 2004, Steve became the full-time editor of the community and ensures it continues to evolve into the best resource possible for SQL Server professionals.

Over the last decade, Steve has written more than 200 articles about SQL Server for

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