Tinkering with a local queue

I've been toying with the idea of using a file as a queue instead of a database table for use with my Enhanced Threading Framework.  This has been challenging...

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

I have few speaking engagements this month that I want to let you know about:
Thursday, July 8 6:00 PM PST...

Webcast Today – Performance Impacts Related to Different Function Types

I’ll be speaking for the SQL PASSPerformance Virtual Chapter later today starting at 12 PM Eastern time.  The topic will...

Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 1

Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 1
Welcome eager learners to Lesson 1 of Degree Seeker Week at SQL University....

Making a Little Effort at Networking - Part 2

I wrote recently about my efforts to network a bit more at events. Part 1 was to spend more time...

Bin the unwanted to reap the rewards !

Looking through some of my databases this past week, theres a lot of data there which over time has become...

Mix & Match – Day 1

I’ve been scouring my notes (old & new), wading through all my previous research and unearthing advice, tips & tricks that have...

T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled

 T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled

“Thank you fans and friends & odds and ends. And now for you gals and guys, a...

A Special Belated Happy Canada Day to Leader of the Official Opposition

 
Dearest Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Official Leader of the Opposition,
First of all, 'appy appy Birthday...

Database Configuration Checklist

This is number four in a series of checklists that I am putting together for a new book I am...