PASS SQLRally Call For Speakers Update
Well, we have 3 days left in the PASS SQLRally Call for speakers and we are doing well. We have over 70 completed submissions, there may be more in a...
2010-12-13
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One Week Left in the PASS SQLRally Call For Speakers
There is only one week left to submit your abstract for the PASS SQLRally. This is a great opportunity for...
2010-12-08
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Worn Out and Maybe Burned Out
Ever feel worn out and/or burned out? Don’t worry you aren’t alone. As a matter of fact most people have...
2010-12-02
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What I’m Thankful For
Since it is the week of Thanksgiving in the United States, Jason Strate (@strateSql) has requested that bloggers post what...
2010-11-24
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PASS SQLRally Call for Speakers and Registration Open!!
Call for Speakers
With the close of the PASS Summit today, the call for speakers for PASS SQLRally has opened! so...
2010-11-11
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Priorities and the PASS Summit
As most of you know, I am not attending the PASS Summit this year. I had all my plans made,...
2010-11-09
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My PASS Summit Schedule
Several bloggers have posted what their plans are for the PASS Summit and I’m following suit for 2 reasons:
So people...
2010-11-03
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T-SQL Tuesday–Why are DBA Skills Necessary?
This month T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by Paul Randal (@PaulRandal) and he asks the question, “Why are DBA Skills Necessary?”.
The...
2010-11-02
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Vote for the Pre-Con’s You’d Pay to Attend
If you read this blog you probably already know about the PASS SQLRally and that we are doing things a little...
2010-10-28
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SQLSaturday #49 – Orlando: Event Recap
SQLSaturday #49 – Orlando was this past weekend (October 16th, 2010). As one of the event organizers the entire week was...
2010-10-21
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