Me an MVP? It Really Happened
Yes, I was named a SQL Server MVP the most recent round of awards. I honestly can’t believe it. It is a great honor to have been recognized for...
2011-10-04
6 reads
Jack Corbett
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PASS SQLRally Orlando–We took the Checkered Flag
We did it! SQLRally happened and, from everything I heard, it was a success! That’s not to say that there...
2011-05-17
843 reads
PASS SQLRally Orlando–We took the Checkered Flag
We did it! SQLRally happened and, from everything I heard, it was a success! That’s not to say that there weren’t some glitches and lessons learned, but we accomplished...
2011-05-17
5 reads
PASS SQLRally is Next Week!
It’s hard to believe, but after months of planning and hard work, PASS SQLRally is next week! I admit that,...
2011-05-02
1,045 reads
PASS SQLRally is Next Week!
It’s hard to believe, but after months of planning and hard work, PASS SQLRally is next week! I admit that, as one of the planners, I may be biased,...
2011-05-02
6 reads
Have You Heard? You Can Get a Mentor
Steve Jones and Andy Warren are at it again. The founders of SQLServerCentral, SQLShare, and SQLSaturday have started a new...
2011-04-28
709 reads
Have You Heard? You Can Get a Mentor
Steve Jones and Andy Warren are at it again. The founders of SQLServerCentral, SQLShare, and SQLSaturday have started a new program, The Mentoring Experiment, to try to match professionals...
2011-04-28
8 reads
PASS SQLRally–Thoughts from an Organizer
There have been lots of blog posts about PASS SQLRally (Bing Search), but there haven’t been a lot recently from the...
2011-04-12
844 reads
PASS SQLRally–Thoughts from an Organizer
There have been lots of blog posts about PASS SQLRally (Bing Search), but there haven’t been a lot recently from the organizers. As today (April 12th) is the last day...
2011-04-12
8 reads
SqlSaturday #71–Boston Recap: An Upscale Saturday
I had the pleasure of attending and presenting at SQLSaturday #71 – Boston on April 2nd. Adam Machanic (Blog|Twitter), Mike Walsh...
2011-04-04
1,132 reads
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SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
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Backing Up a DMK
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