"SQL Solstice I: The Dog Days of SQL" Opens For Registration!
Get three days of training in Raleigh, NC on Aug 18-20. There are free and paid options that you can read more about.
2011-07-22
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Press Release
PASS Data Architecture Present Microsoft – Readying on ‘Hadoop’
On Thursday July 20th, MCM Gaurav Aggarwal will provide an overview of the different options on MS platform for Hadoop
2011-07-21
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SQLServerCentral Webinar Series #11: A Sandbox Development Process
Steve Jones is your host introducing Grant Fritchey who'll present this webinar. This session explores the use of two Red Gate products, SQL Virtual Restore and SQL Source Control, in establishing a well-defined development process that allows for the use of known data sets and source code management of your database code. These tools work together to help you create a sandbox environment where you can test and develop your databases. Working with a development process is the best way to ensure a safe deployment process to protect your production systems.Developing software without establishing a good process can be a situation rife with the possibility of disaster.
2011-07-21
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SQL Saturday #80 - Wheeling. WV
Come get a free day of SQL Server training in Wheeling on Jul 23, 2011.
2011-07-18 (first published: 2011-06-22)
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Free ebook: SQL Server Execution Plans
This free book is brought to you by Red Gate Software and Simple Talk Publishing. Why my query is running slow? Why isn't my index getting used? In order to answer these questions, you have to ask the same return question in each case: have you looked at the execution plan? Grant Fritchey provides the only dedicated and detailed guide to this essential topic.
2011-07-11
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Taking It to the Extreme: SQLCLR and Parallelism
Learn to use SQLCLR, parallelism and how to write better performing SQL code from MVP Adam Machanic in New York City on July 14-15. Early bird discounts available with the code "EARLYBIRD".
2011-06-27 (first published: 2011-05-20)
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2011-06-22
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SQL Saturday #82 - Indianapolis
Come to Indianapolis on June 25, 2011 for a free one day training event on SQL Server.
2011-06-20 (first published: 2011-05-18)
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SQL Saturday - #75 - Columbus
A free one day training event in Columbus, OH on Jun 11, 2011. Come join us and learn about SQL Server.
2011-06-08 (first published: 2011-05-04)
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Advice from Exceptional DBAs: Do it!
Nominations for the Exceptional DBA of 2011 opened on May 25. Bob Cramblitt spoke with past award winners to find out what has happened to them since receiving the award and to get advice for people thinking about nominating themselves or colleagues.
2011-06-03
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UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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