Test Complete – MCM
I took the MCM test today, and finished it. I needed the time allotted and it was, well, an experience....
2011-02-25
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Blog Posts
“Apparently, you signed a software services agreement without fully understanding it.”
I am not a lawyer. Let me say that again, I am not a lawyer.
Todays Dilbert has prompted me...
2011-02-24
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Configuring Antivirus for SQL Servers
I've been on both sides of the debate with respect to whether or not to install antivirus software on a...
2011-02-24
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I've Got A New Job
You've probably noticed I've been quiet on this blog lately, eeking out a post every other week on average. I've...
2011-02-24
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PASS in Five Years: It's about the Members
Andy Warren (blog | twitter) recently blogged about wanting input on What Should PASS Be? and I think it's a reasonable...
2011-02-24
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SQLskills Immersion Event on Internals and Performance – Day 3
Overview
Today was mostly about Table Design, Partitioning, with a little of Indexing. Partitioning is a big, complex topics with a...
2011-02-24
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Visualize Tech Skills
Is your area of responsibility starved for resources? Is it difficult to get a raise? If so, don't despair. You're...
2011-02-24
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Why knowledge of internals is required for DBA? here is a valid reason
I got a report from development team that section of BizTalk communicating with SQL Server to update status
is frequently...
2011-02-24
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Writing Better Queries Presentation Materials
I delivered a webcast for the PASS DBA Virtual Chapter yesterday. It was called Tips & Tricks for Writing Better Queries. I really appreciated everyone who made the time...
2011-02-24
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Writing Better Queries Presentation Materials
I delivered a webcast for the PASS DBA Virtual Chapter yesterday. It was called Tips & Tricks for Writing Better Queries....
2011-02-24
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Blogs
Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
Upgrading SQL Server Containers on the Laptop
By Steve Jones
I don’t have SQL Server installed on my laptop. In an effort to keep...
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Increase Deadlock Detection
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