Thoughts on the 2015 PASS Election
We had a decent election this year. Thanks to all four candidates – Argenis Fernandez, Jen Stirrup, Ryan Adams, and Tim...
2015-09-25
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SQLAndy
SSC Editorial: The Counter Offer – Part 1/Part 2
Counter offers (and the related discussions) are an emotional topic. The comments on two of my editorials for SQLServerCentral (The...
2015-09-23
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Recommendations, Endorsements, and More on the 2015 PASS Election
We have four good candidates this year, of which two are incumbents. I was asked by Argenis and Tim to...
2015-09-17
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Improving Networking at PASS Events–Part 1
This week I’m spending some drive time thinking about how we might improve networking at SQLSaturday and that led to...
2015-09-22 (first published: 2015-09-10)
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An Evening of Networking at the 2015 PASS Summit on October 26, 2015 (Monday)
Going to be in Seattle on Monday night (Oct 26th) and want to see old friends and make some new...
2015-09-02
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SSC Editorial: The Problem Solver
The Problem Solver. Ever scoffed at personality types? Surely none of us are just one thing, but often we are...
2015-08-31
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Does SQLSaturday Increase Chapter Attendance?
One of the big goals for SQLSaturday was for it to be a membership drive. It’s worked hugely well in...
2015-08-27
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SSC Editorial: Annual Security Compliance Training
Compliance training, never a fun topic and I think that is too bad. A combination of companies checking the box,...
2015-08-26
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SQLSaturday & The Speaker Wait List
When a new SQLSaturday event is launched an email is sent to all the speakers who have opted in to...
2015-08-25
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Notes From The August 13, 2015 Spacecoast SQL Meeting
Meeting is held at Sonny’s BBQ, they have a long room (used to be outside seating) that works pretty well...
2015-08-17
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Blogs
Query Intelligence in SQL Server 2025: What Developers Need to Know
By Chris Yates
When Microsoft announced SQL Server 2025, I was curious about what would truly change...
Finding and Killing Blockers with Redgate AI Tech
By Steve Jones
Redgate has a research arm, called the Foundry, that has been experimenting with AIs...
Back at Small Data SF in 2025
By Steve Jones
Today I’m in San Francisco at Small Data SF 2025. I went to the...
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Distributed Availability Group Issue / Misunderstanding.
Not sure if this is a tech mistake I've made or a lack of...
Large posts full of code not allowed anymore?
Several times now, I've seen a post asking for a solution. I've replied, and...
Data > Hype
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Slipstream parameters
What parameters are needed to enable a slipstream installation for setup.exe (SQL Server setup)?
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