Speaking at a SSWUG vConference
I was asked recently by Chris Shaw who is the site manager for SSWUG.org, if I was interested in speaking...
2009-09-27
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Blog Posts
[Off Topic] Workstation Upgrade
It had been about 5 years since I’d bought a new desktop machine for my home, and with my oldest...
2009-09-26
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Chroma Key - Podcasting Tips
I've been wanting to play with the Chroma Key features of my video editing, but I haven't really spent time...
2009-09-25
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It's the interaction
This is a great write-up that shows what is important in a phone. It's how you interact with it, not...
2009-09-25
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More Evidence Why You Should Avoid Lots Of Conditional Logic In Stored Procedures
Gail Shaw, who is a SQL MVP from South Africa, has an excellent blog post about this subject.
The executive...
2009-09-25
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Trace Flag 1118
Yesterday morning around 6AM, my Blackberry started going off. The subject line of every email was, “SQL Timeouts”. In the...
2009-09-25
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Upcoming SQL Lunch – Historical DMV Information
Date: 9/28/2009
Time: 11:30 AM
Meeting URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usergroups/join?id=F7DRFD&role=attend
Presenter: Thomas LeBlanc. Thomas is a Database Administrator for Amedisys, Inc in Baton Rouge, LA....
2009-09-25
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15-25% Off SQL Server Microsoft Certification Exams
Microsoft is offering from 15-25% off selected Microsoft Certification Exams. In order to receive the discount, you must register, schedule,...
2009-09-24
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15-25% Off SQL Server Microsoft Certification Exams
Microsoft is offering from 15-25% off selected Microsoft Certification Exams. In order to receive the discount, you must register, schedule,...
2009-09-24
796 reads
DRP for SQL Server in French - traduction en français du plan de relève – part 2
Part 2 of the translation for the French version of the Disaster Recovery for SQL Server Databases - comments welcome. Donc,...
2009-09-24
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Blogs
Back in the EU
By Steve Jones
I flew to Amsterdam last night and hopefully by the time this publishes I’ll...
The Feedback Multiplier: How Leaders Can Turn Input into Innovation
By Chris Yates
In every organization there is a hidden currency more valuable than capital, more enduring...
SQL Saturday Boston Slides and Code
By Steve Jones
Thanks to everyone who attended my sessions today at SQL Saturday Boston 2025. I’ve...
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How to Use SQL Server Features to Cut Web App Latency in Half
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Choosing an AI in Sept 2025
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The New SQL Server 2025 Data type
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new data type designed to support similarity search and machine learning applications for AI applications. What is this new data type?
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