Learning a New Development Platform
This past week at work we have been having some in-depth training. The interesting thing is it hasn't been SQL...
2009-06-18
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The secret skill revealed in the dusty booklet
Going through one’s father’s belongings after his death is
always a poignant, bitter-sweet experience. I was going through his most
precious books...
2009-06-18
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Enabling Checkpoints in your SSIS Packages
Checkpoints are a great tool in SSIS that many developers go years without even experimenting with. I hope to enlighten...
2009-06-18
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The Cost of E-books
What’s the cost of e-books? It’s an interesting question that I have always wondered. I found this account of the...
2009-06-18
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PASS Connector Editorial for June 17, 2009
I currently write the editorial for the PASS Connector which is published every two weeks as part of my role...
2009-06-18
662 reads
Tips on Getting HIred – Part 3
Part 1 discussed ways to find opportunities, Part 2 was about how to get more interviews, and today we’ll cover...
2009-06-17
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ALSSUG...soon!
Yes, ALbanian SQL Server User Group will start soon with first meeting and registering the new users. So we will...
2009-06-17
508 reads
Starting up a Pass Chapter
I am on my way in setting up a Pass chapter on our tiny Caribbean island. I had no clue...
2009-06-17
611 reads
Speaking at North Texas SQL Server User Group meeting
For those in or around the Dallas area tomorrow (Thursday) evening, I'll be speaking at the North Texas SQL Server...
2009-06-17
792 reads
Creating Red Gate SQL Compare Snapshots with Powershell
Co-worker and fellow DBA,, John O'Shea developed a Powershell script to create Red Gate SQL Compare snapshot files. Check out...
2009-06-17
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Blogs
Flyway Tips: Object History
By Steve Jones
It’s a small change, but a handy one. Flyway Desktop (FWD) now includes the...
Car Update September 2026
By Steve Jones
Software is hard. While I love our Lucid Gravity, I realize that they are...
Microsoft Tools for Making Data AI-Ready
By James Serra
Making Data AI-Ready, Part 2 (This is the second article in a three-part series...
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SQL Server Automated Backup & SAN Replication Solution
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Looking for old SQL Server 1.x - 4.21 disks, manuals, boxes, etc.
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Checking the Error Log II
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Checking the Error Log II
What is the reason I should change my old code that uses xp_readerrorlog?
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