Hi ThisIsFutile,

All magazines, whether online or in print, follow formatting rules. SQLServerCentral.com has been around for years and has been following the same publishing pattern for nearly that long. Another way to look at this is: Now you have nine articles instead of merely one. Nine is better than one, isn't it? it is for me, especially when I want to learn more about a topic new to me.

While I read your frustration at not realizing this was a reprint when you first read this article, I cannot say I understand it. You did not know things are the way they are, and now you do. As a person who works in this industry (and has for decades), I believe a tolerance for learning things one doesn't know comes with the job and the territory.

My advice (if I may be so bold): Enjoy the free, quality material posted at SQLServerCentral.com. Learn and grow with us. I would be willing to venture you may one day submit an article for publication here. If / When you do, I hope others extend courtesy to you.

Andy