I’m a Pain

Or maybe I’m misreading that I’m supposed to be helping to alleviate pain. Either way, next Thursday, June 17, I’ll be...

Interesting Case of SSIS Failures

Interesting Case of SSIS Failures
We had an interesting case of SSIS failures recently where the cause ended up being improved...

Killer I/O

Here’s a big statement

WHEN WRITING DATABASE QUERIES, 95% OF THE TIME THE BOTTLENECK IS IN THE I/O, not the CPU,...

My Anonymity is Fading

I’ve done a good amount to raise my profile over the years. Not with that intention, but as I’ve tried...

Next, Next, Next - Is SQL Server Installation In Need of a Warning Window to Avoid the Risk of Excess Instances?

After Reading Brad MacGehee's comments on TechEd conference today, I left a short but poignant comment that I hope will...

No Respect for IT

I saw this link posted by Buck Woody (blog | Twitter) and I was a little stunned. This is a profile...

PowerShell I Heart You

PowerShell = Giggity Giggity Goo
Ok so in the last 48 hours I think I’ve fallen madly in love with PowerShell. My...

Presenting At OPASS June 15

On Tuesday, June 15, I'm presenting Paging DR Availability, You're Wanted in the Recovery Room at the Orlando SQL Server...

SSC Editorial – Limited Features or Limited Time

This editorial for the SSC newsletter ran last week and talks about the conundrum for software vendors – how do you...

TechEd 2010 – Wednesday

My final day at TechEd. Packed up and checked my bag at the hotel, off to the bus. Noticed that...