PASS Summit 2022 - Pre-Cons Were Amazing!

It's that time again...TUESDAY!

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I mean...NOVEMBER!

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OK fine...SUMMIT!

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I have very much missed in-person events and I am glad that Redgate (@Redgate) has managed to continue the @PASSDataSummit framework - virtual presentations...

SQLibrium SQL Server on VMware training now free

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SQL Server 2022 is Coming

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Daily Coping 15 Nov 2022

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Tales From The Field Weekly Wrap Up for the Week of 11-07-2022 Run Disney, Gareth, & Veteran's Day

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The Importance of New Speakers–#NewStarNovember

Many of us have learned how to research and get new information online. I certainly think the written word, whether from formal articles at places like SQL Server Central...

Daily Coping 14 Nov 2022

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PASS Data Community Summit 2022

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SQL Server 2022 Query Performance Tuning

If you’re interested in getting a digital copy, my brand spanking new book is now available here. It’s in the intro, but let me tell you a little bit...

Off to the Summit and SQL Saturday Oregon

I’m traveling this morning. My second to last trip of the year, and another long one. Today through the 20th I’ll be in Portland and Seattle. First is Portland,...