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John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK
Archives: March 2012
Liveblog for #SQLBits X Day 1 Keynote
Welcome to the show! I’ll be liveblogging today’s keynote here at SQLBits X in London.
There’s no need to refresh your browser folks, we’re technology savy here at SQLBrit don’t you know and using a LAMP stack Send your Tweets to @SQLBrit and keep an eye on the #SQLBits hash… Read more
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Posted in John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK on 30 March 2012
SQL Server Crossword #4
To mark my 31st Birthday today(gifts are of course most welcome) here’s a SQL Server Crossword for you to enjoy. You can also find the previous crosswords here(#3), here(#2) and here(#1).
Same as before, the answers are all SQL Server words that you will be familiar with… Read more
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Posted in John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK on 21 March 2012
What SQL2012 Feature Are You Excited About the Most?
Last week the internet went crazy with the news of super cool new stuff for techies to play with.
If you’re having trouble viewing this post click here to see it in all it’s intended glory. I’m currently experimenting with some snazzy blog authoring widgets that may not port nicely… Read more
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Posted in John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK on 13 March 2012
What Does a Database Administrator Actually Do?
Most people in your organisation, never mind everyone else, have no real clue as to what it is you do.
It’s not because you don’t actually do anything, at least I hope not, it’s because the domain of responsibility for a DBA is both vast and varied. Ask any two… Read more
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Posted in John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK on 5 March 2012