SQLServerCentral.com Track at Orlando SQL Server Connections

This past week, about 1,200 developers, IT professionals, and DBAs spent three days attending DevConnections at the J.W. Marriott Resort...

Word Macro to load a Data Warehouse

Recently I came across a very specific requirement for a Data Warehouse project for one of our customers. Due to...

Change SQL Startup Parameters with PowerShell

Backups Abound

The Annoyance
Sometimes when we’re trying to track down a problem and looking through SQL’s Logs we have to dig...

Hanging with an Inspiration

A long, long time ago, in a state far away, I started writing about technology. At the time, in the...

PASS Subcommittee

In February I posted this post about the need for Volunteers for SUMMIT 2011.  I submitted my application to volunteer....

PASS Subcommittee

In February I posted this post about the need for Volunteers for SUMMIT 2011.  I submitted my application to volunteer.  This past week I got word back concerning that...

Presenting with a Mac

My name is Brian Kelley and I used to be a PC bigot. That was back in 1989. I was...

Taking It To The Next Level

Have you set the bar high enough to ensure your success?
You’re reading Taking It To The Next Level, day 5 of 5...

To Do: Win Great SQL Training and a Cruise

Wondering what to do when you get a break from work email today?
Make your opening move in a fun contest.

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Brad McGehee talking about tempdb issues

Brad presented a session that tries to help you identify and fix tempdb problems. Performance monitor is your friend. the...