What is all that hot air? Oh I'm speaking all over the place!
Many of you have been wondering where I will be speaking next. So I apologize for not replying to you...
2010-09-16
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Let PASS help you get a job!
With so many folks out there struggling and loking for new opportunities you may want to take some time away...
2010-09-16
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Ready Set Go
I thought I would pass along something I learned this week about batches in TSQL. I always knew about the...
2010-09-16
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Presenting At Sarasota SQL Server Users Group On Sept. 21
On Tuesday, September 21, I'll be at the Sarasota SQL Server Users Group to present Paging DR Availability, You're Wanted...
2010-09-15
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September PASSMN Meeting Next Week
Ever feel like you are all alone? Maybe a little isolated? This month’s PASSMN meeting might bring up these feelings...
2010-09-15
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Know a young IT go-getter? Get her nominated!
Yesterday, I told our Groupies: I feel give-y today. Is there anything you’d like me to promote for you? Wendy...
2010-09-15
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New Hotness: sys.sql_modules
I’m still old school in many ways. And they’re not the ways that let you get away with wearing wayfarers, or...
2010-09-15
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Using Excel As A Reporting Services Datasource
It’s been said that Excel is the poor man’s database. I don’t know about that, but I can tell you...
2010-09-15
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Baton Rouge SQL Server User Group Tonight
Last Night (9/14/2010) I had the opportunity to present to the Wisconsin SQL Server User Group. My topic was SSIS-...
2010-09-15
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2010-09-15
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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