Almost an MCSA

I took four beta tests earlier this year for SQL Server 2012. I had debated writing another book, and I’ve...

And the results are in…..SQL Server 2012 beta exams

Well after being a bit late in trying to book the beta exams I managed to get three of the...

Goals – The end of one year, start of another

Just about a year ago, I talked about the importance of setting goals for yourself, both personally and professionally, making...

How to use a multidimensional cube with Power View

The requirements for Power View state that it can only use tabular models as data sources.  So if you want to...

I’m speaking at the PASS Summit 2012

The PASS Summit 2012 schedule has been released, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve been selected to present a...

It’s that time of year…..Exceptional DBA Awards 2012

Being a 2011 finalist I felt I should try and rally all those who truly are exceptional to get their...

Join me at the PASS Summit

It seems just yesterday that we were all in Seattle together, getting a crash course in what’s new and exciting...

Join me at the PASS Summit

It seems just yesterday that we were all in Seattle together, getting a crash course in what’s new and exciting...

JSON and the NoSQL “advantage” over SQL Server

First what is JSON?

JSON: JavaScript Object Notation.
JSON is syntax for storing and exchanging text information, similar to XML.
JSON is smaller...

Killing me softly with Service Broker…

A few days ago, I found a very interesting behavior regarding Service Broker on a
customer system. The main thing is...