The OUTPUT clause

One of the features that I have been using quite a lot lately is the OUTPUT clause.
This clause can be...

Bad DBA or Bad Developer?

I was browsing a public web site from a large company today, when I saw the error page shown below. ...

Consolidating My Brand

I decided that I really like the WordPress platform, and more importantly, that I need to consolidate all the work...

Microsoft Certified Master in SQL Server 2008 Knowledge Exam

I woke up bright and early this morning to take the beta version of the Microsoft Certified Master in SQL...

31 Days of SSIS – What The Sorts?! (7/31)

31 Days of SSIS
Welcome to day seventh day of the 31 Days of SSIS.  If you are just joining the...

An Artist I’m Not!

One of the gifts my Mom gave my children was a ‘Painting Rocks’ kit. Great marketing, six medium sized rocks,...

Happy moments in 2010

Happy moments in 2010
Hi all wish you a happy new year.

I know it’s a late post anyway I am going...

It’s A Major Award!

“It’s a major award!” That’s what Darren McGavin’s signature role, Mr. Parker, proudly proclaimed to friends and family in the...

RTFM365, Week 5

I’m trying to plan out this week better, and come at the RTFM readings with a sense of direction an...

Speaking at EDMPASS This Month

If you are up in Edmonton around January 26th, you can hear my voice at the EDMPASS January user group...