PASS Board Of Directors Interview

I had my telephone interview for the PASS Board of Directors this afternoon and I'm cautiously optimistic that I did...

Quite a salary

If this article is true, and I suspect it is for some software engineers, why aren’t more people learning programming?
I...

SQL Saturday #99 Minnesota on Friday 11/11/11

SQL Saturday 99 on Friday is upon us.  I look forward to seeing you at the event.  For details check...

SQL Server security webinar now available on-demand

Last week I was able to give a SQL Server security webinar with Quest Software and SQL Server MVP Kevin...

T-SQL Tuesday #024 – Using SYSTEMRESTRICTSCHEMA Function in MDX to Query DMVs

T-SQL Tuesday #024 – Using SYSTEMRESTRICTSCHEMA Function in MDX to Query DMVs

This blog entry is participating in T-SQL Tuesday #024, hosted...

T-SQL Tuesday #024: Prox ‘n’ Funx

I find myself just now sitting down to write this as the deadline for TSQL Tuesday 24 fast approaches.  Fortunately...

T-SQL Tuesday #024: Prox ‘n’ Funx

Functions are very handy.  They can also prove to be the cause of poor performance (such as was the case with that string splitter).  When used appropriately, you can...

What #SQLFamily Means To Me

Meme Monday, What #SQLFamily means to me personally.
Tom LaRock Is kicking of November with this particular meme. I’m not sure exactly...

Add-In for searching object in SSMS without touching mouse

I was using various “quick find” SSMS add-ins which give you ability to get your tables, stored procedures, functions and...

Book Review: Guerilla Leader, T.E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt

As part of my commitment to read and review 12 books in an effort to be active in my own...