TSQL Tuesday #15–Automation in SQL Server

Automation is the separation point for the professional DBA from the amateur. That makes this a very important topic. Thanks...

T-SQL Tuesday #15 Automation and the SSIS Dumper

This post is my contribution to T-SQL Tuesday, hosted this month by Pat Wright (blog | twitter).

In my previous post...

February OPASS Meeting

Don’t forget to join us tonight for the OPASS meeting sponsored by RedGate and Signature Consultants.
Event Date/Time:Tuesday February 8th @ 6:00...

What's OLD in SQL Server 11 aka Denali? - Deprecated Feature List

Well, we always see, hear, and read about the list of NEW features in the myriad of articles, columns and blogs...

SQL University: SQL Server Security Architecture - 3rd Party, No Options

Welcome back to day 2 of Security Week for this semester of SQL University. If you missed yesterday's introduction, you'll...

Book #2 - Dynasty in the making?

Ok so dynasty might be a bit strong, but check out this
newest volume from the folks @ Pragmatic Works. We...

10 Things Every DBA Should Do

Recently I spoke about how The Best Database Administrators Automate Everything, as well as Document Everything and this got me...

February PASSMN Meeting Announced

If you are looking for a change to get together with other SQL Sever professionals in February to talk about...

Promoted to MSDB Rockstar Blogger

I just found out this morning that I was promoted from TempDB to MSDB on Thomas LaRock’s (blog|Twitter) Rockstar blogger...

SQL Saturday #60: The Saga

First, let me thank Erin Stellato (blog|twitter) and all the volunteers for running such a great event. Nicely done.
This event...