DBA in Space: Behind the Scenes Part 2

This is a continuation of my DBA in Space journal.
 

 
Monday & Tuesday, September 12-13, 2011
Today I make my “secret” journey to...

ColoradoSQL in November (2011)

All ColoradoSQL user group meetings start at 5:30 p.m. and provide food and refreshments. There is no cost to attend...

Quotename in SQL

Quotename() is a SQL Server String function.
It accepts an input string of of up to 128 characters. Which is a...

Speaking Engagements

It only seems like a couple of weeks ago since I wrote a post about new years resolutions which you...

Tuesday Hardware Tidbits, Nov 15, 2011

A couple of interesting developments this week. First, Intel has officially released (and lifted the embargo) on their new high-end,...

Writing queries without data

Sometimes it’s not possible to have the data you need in order to create the most efficient queries possible. This...

SQL Inspire NYC – 2011

The lineup for SQLInspire
I spoke at the SQL Inspire event this last weekend and it was a greart experience. This...

Do You Use “Forced Parameterization”?

In SQL Server 2005 and later, there is a database option called “forced parameterization”. When it is turned on, it...

DBA in Space: Behind the Scenes Part 1

The DBA in Space contest ends November 18, 2011. If you haven’t entered yet, you still have time.
 
Filming DBA in...

Another reason that T-SQL beats the GUI

In IT, we have a few very solid and universal principles that no one ever argues with.  The first of...