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...

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...

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...

Delegated SQL Server Administration with Powershell

Providing delegated administration to groups that need to perform various security functions has always been a difficult task, but thanks...

Download SQL Server 2012 Developer Training Kit

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2010 Developer Training Kit which includes :

LabsDemosand, Presentations

This kit will greatly help you learning Developer...

Financial Transparency is Good for Community

I was recently in a conversation with several people that had previously organized one or more community events. The topic evolved into a discussion of Sponsors, and eventually, fund...

Financial Transparency is Good for Community

I was recently in a conversation with several people that had previously organized one or more community events. The topic...

Financial Transparency is Good for Community

I was recently in a conversation with several people that had previously organized one or more community events. The topic evolved into a discussion of Sponsors, and eventually, fund...