there are 1000 reasons to celebrate

As many of you know, I created a facebook group named 'Living For SQL Server' couple of months back.
SQL Server...

Special Recognition For Top Community Leaders In India

I got a special recognition from Microsoft, India as one of the top community leaders.
My sincere thanks to SQLServerCentral (my...

Few thoughts and updates

Few of my regular readers may have noticed I am not actively blogging @ SSC at frequent interval.
There is a reason behind...

Mar'2013 Chennai SQL Server UG Meet Is Scheduled

Chennai SQL Server user group meet is scheduled for Mar'2013.
Venue: Microsoft Training Centre, Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai
Landmark: Opposite to President hotel
Timing: 09:00...

Chennai SQL Server User Group Looking For Sponsors

Chennai SQL Server Group (CSSUG), one of the most active UG in India planning to conduct major SQL Server event (Q2 this...

Feb'2013 Chennai SQL Server UG Meet Is Scheduled

 Chennai SQL Server user group meet is scheduled for Feb'2013.
Venue: Microsoft Training Centre, Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai
Landmark: Opposite to President hotel
Timing: 09:30...

Few thoughts

I would like to share few thoughts/updates with our SQL Server community.
1. While checking my SSC blog posts, i realised that my...

Free SQL Server Learning Resources - Jan'2013

 Database Normalization (some useful links)
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~wyllys/DMPAMaterials/normstep.html
http://www.guru99.com/database-normalization.html
http://www.aliencoders.com/content/basics-normalization-examples
SQL Server Programming Fundamentals (some useful links)
http://www.blackwasp.co.uk/SQLProgrammingFundamentals.aspx
http://beginner-sql-tutorial.com/sql-select-statement.htm

SQL Server Database Administration
DBA Responsibilities
http://www.bradmcgehee.com/2011/12/the-day-to-day-tasks-of-the-average-dba/
DBA Best Practices
http://www.bradmcgehee.com/presentations/
Free eBooks (to...

SQLOS Basics - Chennai User Group Meet - Presentation File Download

Chennai SQL Server User Group (CSSUG) meet is happening tomorrow (15-Dec-2012) in Microsoft Training Centre, Chennai.
You can download presenation and demo scripts here
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs-admin/blogs/livingforsqlserver/CSSUG_SQLOS_Basics_15Dec2012/SQLOS_CSSUG_Meet_15Dec2012.zip
Tomorrow,  I...

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