oPASS Meeting Reminder – February 9, 2010
Our next meeting is February 9, 2010, We’ve got Ronald Dameron coming to speak this month on Database Hardening using...
2010-02-04
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Blog Posts
PASS Update #23
January has been a slow month for me as far as PASS involvement, I show about 10 hours logged for...
2010-02-04
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Searching for Objects or Text Strings Using SQL Search
As a DBA, at one time or another, you will need to quickly find an object within a database, such...
2010-02-04
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SQL Server Default Trace
The default trace in SQL Server is something I have been experimenting with lately. It is a feature included in...
2010-02-04
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SQLSaturday #42 Announced!
Dave Schutz will be leading the first ever SQLSaturday in Columbus, OH on June 5, 2010 at the Fawcett Center...
2010-02-04
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SSIS Alpha Splits using the CODEPOINT() Function
A relatively common requirement in ETL processing is to break records into disparate outputs based on an alphabetical split on...
2010-02-04
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SSMS and Visual Studio Tip
Did you know that if you right-click on a tab in SSMS or Visual Studio you get the option to...
2010-02-04
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The Events that Brought Me Here
1st event: I am here because my father wanted to be reunited with his family. He also hoped that his...
2010-02-04
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Three Things That Got Me Here
Tim Mitchell (Blog | Twitter) and Jack Corbett (Blog | Twitter) both tagged me in the latest meme circulating through the SQL...
2010-02-04
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Troubleshooting and Optimising SQL 2008 Reporting Services Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Recently we have been struggling with configuration and installation of SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 when there was a co-existing...
2010-02-04
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Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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Question of the Day
A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
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