Busy Busy Weeks, Finally Some Good News! SQL 2008 / 2008 R2 Will Get Their Final Service Pack!

We will actually be getting our final Service Pack! 

The information can be found here. You may still want extended support...

Tulsa User Group

I love user groups.
I have a special place in my heart for people who go out and give their time...

SQL Saturday Houston

I spoke for my first time at a SQL Saturday in Houston this past week. I had a lot of...

Searching SSIS Packages or searching XML In General

Today I'm posting a small script with a simple purpose. I wanted to search all of my SSIS packages in...

Resume Generating Event (RGE)

No, I haven't lost my job. This is just one of those topics that's good to get out there. There...

5 Years Running! OKCSQL!

I want to congratulate OKCSQL on a 5 year run. 
I personally wasn't here for that whole duration, but we have leaders and...

I'm Speaking at SQL Saturday Houston, May 10th.

I will be speaking at my first SQL Saturday. I'll be in Houston May 10th. I'm rather surprised to be...

SQL 2014 Release Date, April 1st

I'm not a fan of anything releasing on April Fool’s Day, but that's not for me to decide. I personally...

SQL Server Enterprise is Cheaper than Standard

Free Month of Plural Site
I'm interested in seeing your responses. Any relevant response will be accepted and a free month...

My Favorite Free Scripts

SQL Server Maintenance Solution
I'll start off with Ola Hallengren's scripts. I'm not a fan of reinventing the wheel. If someone...