Is Microsoft attempting to "de-skill" IT Pros in its attempt to increase its Cloud business?

When I first heard of the MCM program termination discontent, I reacted by sympathizing with my fellow Database Professionals but...

Job: SQL Server DBA (Permanent UK)

A client of mine are looking for a good SQL Server DBA on a permanent basis, the location is flexible...

Log Backup Failing–A Simple Mistake

Last week I was checking on some stuff and noticed that a couple databases were in simple mode – unusual, but...

Not so good news for MCM Aspirants

Few days back, late Friday (30th August 2013) MS has made an announcement – that they are cancelling the MCM Certification,...

sp_executesql, Parameters and Parameter Sniffing

I’m honestly not crazy about dynamic T-SQL within stored procedures. There are just a few too many opportunities to mess...

SQLSaturday #250 in Pittsburgh

Welcome to SQLSaturday #250 in Pittsburgh
http://www.sqlsaturday.com/250/

SQLSaturday is a full day FREE  training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn more about SQL...

SQLSaturday Salt Lake City #246

Fast approaching (yeah just a couple of days out now), is SQLSaturday 246.  This year t he event is sort of in Salt Lake City, being another 10-15 minutes...

SQLSaturday Salt Lake City #246

Fast approaching (yeah just a couple of days out now), is SQLSaturday 246.  This year t
he event is sort of...

Vendor Management Systems

A vendor management system (VMS) is a web-based application that acts as a mechanism for businesses to manage and procure...

Azure Capabilities Expand

But then, the capabilities in Azure are always expanding. Here’s the new stuff that was just released in a blog...