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Archives: January 2010
Columbia Code Camp 2010
We're making a final push to let everyone know about the Columbia Code Camp 2010, which happens tomorrow, January 30. It's being held in downtown Columbia, and there are 6 different tracks, including 2 SQL tracks (yes, 2 SQL tracks at a code camp). From the SQL Server side speakers include… Read more
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Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 29 January 2010
Three Life-Changing Events
Paul Randal started a meme about three life changing events that brought him to where he is today. Brent Ozar tagged me, so here's my story of how I came to be a DBA.
Introduction to Computers
My introduction to computers started way back in 3rd grade. A group… Read more
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Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 18 January 2010
Admitting When You're Wrong
As a father of two head-strong boys (inherited trait), I struggle with getting them to admit they are wrong when they know they are. Recently I caught my oldest dead-to-rights on something and he stood there and refused to back down. Of course, I was upset, but this was a teachable moment. So… Read more
7 comments, 186 reads
Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 15 January 2010
Be Security Smart on Haiti Earthquake
Not surprisingly, there are already vultures looking to take advantage of the tragic earthquake in Haiti for their own financial gain. The Internet Storm Center (ISC) has posted this:
Domains being registered about the Haiti earthquakes already
At this point we don't know what are being registered for reasonable purposes and… Read more
1 comments, 244 reads
Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 13 January 2010
Bad Default Database Leads to a Failed Login Attempt
Yesterday we had a user receiving the infamous failed login attempt error (no, that's not a valid IP):
Login failed for user 'MyDomain\SomeUser'. [CLIENT: 192.168.1.201]
Error: 18456, Severity: 14, State: 16.
Verifying the account in Active Directory, we saw no issues. Looking in the Security event log on the server… Read more
4 comments, 565 reads
Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 7 January 2010
The Right Attitude to be a Mentor
When I first reported to my duty assignment with the US Air Force, there were 3 sergeants in my shop. One was away on a special project and I wouldn't see much of him for the next six months. That left a staff sergeant I'll call James and a technical sergeant… Read more
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Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 6 January 2010
What Matters Is What They Want
In September 1986 my family returned to Beaufort, SC, from a three year tour stationed at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. My father was a Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marine Corps and we were returning to MCAS Beaufort. The first month or so we stayed with my uncle and aunt and during that… Read more
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Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 5 January 2010
Re-Awarded MVP Status for 2010
I have been re-awarded MVP status for SQL Server for 2010. It's a humbling honor, and I will strive again to live up to it throughout this next year. Read more
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Posted in K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security on 1 January 2010