SQL Server MVP Deep Dives

I’ve been reading through this book and it really does have something for everyone at any level.
I think it...

Midlands PASS Chapter October Meeting

Next Meeting - October 6, 2009

 Speaker - SQL Server MVP Brian Kelley

Trigger Happy Database Security
In this presentation we'll look at the use...

Space Sensitivity in SSIS Lookups

It's been well-documented through myriad blogs and forum posts about the case sensitivity of the comparisons in the SSIS lookup...

Temp tables and scope

create table MyTable (id int)
go
Create Table #Test (id int)
go
create proc MyProc
@id int
as
insert MyTable select @id
insert #test select...

Sales vs Operations

It’s probably a key stereotype of our business that the sales team doesn’t really get along with those in operations/production....

Don't Tick Me Off...CPU Ticks

OK, there was something that Microsoft did to tick me off.  SQL Server 2005 introduced us to so many exciting...

Adding a folder to the SSIS Package Store

The SSIS Package Store is a nice option available for storing SSIS packages.  The Package Store lists packages stored on...

Storing the Sun's Energy - Solar Power

I stumbled on this article about a spin-off from MIT using solar power to create hydrogen. I think it's a...

MVP book is available for preorder

Last year a large number of MVPs (mostly SQL Server) got together to write a book with all proceeds going...

Arrive in Sydney To Begin 30-Day Australia & New Zealand Speaking Tour

I’ve just began my 30-day tour of Australia and New Zealand, where I will be making 11 presentations in 9...