Wesley Brown

Wes use to be a pretty good DBA now he is in management.
  • Interests: Collecting old computers
  • Skills: I talk a lot.

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Migrating A SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Named Instance, The Missing Manual

Microsoft has always been pretty good at one thing, ease on install. One of the things I always says is the greatest thing about SQL Server is any idiot can install it. The other thing I also say is the worst thing about SQL Server is any idiot can install...

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2009-07-01

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What I’ve Read and Recommend to Others – SQL Server 2008 Part 1

I read, a lot. I’ve been a prolific reader all my adult life. I use to split my reading between tech books and my regular relaxing reading but since I got into audio books several years ago I just pretty much read tech books now. Some times I’ll listen..

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2009-06-22

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Three Years late, Was It Worth The Wait? Windows 7, Vista Promises Delivered.

Having been married to Microsoft for most of my professional career doesn’t mean I drink the Kool-Aid. I have had the distinct privilege to grow up in interesting times. I loved DOS. As a BBS operator DOS was the de facto OS for most BBSes that ran on..

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2009-06-19

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

Which of these are valid OPENQUERY() uses?

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