I’m All In – Running for the PASS Board
Yes, I’m going to run for the PASS Board of Directors. I have my application and will be sending it out...
2010-07-19
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It’s the Journey
I saw this on the 37 Signals blog as “I’ve already got the prize" and found it to be both...
2010-07-19
663 reads
SQL Server 2008 Installation on Windows 7 - Help is finally here!
Whatever edition of SQL Server 2008, regardless of it being 32-bit or 64-bit, chances are, if you’re installing SQL Server...
2010-07-19
57,929 reads
Updating Email Addresses in SSRS Subscriptions
Creating subscriptions in SQL Server Reporting Services is a great way to distribute files to end users. If it has...
2010-07-19
16,488 reads
Practice Your PASS Session on the SQL Lunch
We at the SQL Lunch would like to extend an invitation to all of the PASS speakers. If you are...
2010-07-18
403 reads
Strange But True: Report Builder 2.0 Crashing
Recently, I have been given the opportunity to work with a company who wanted to explore the capabilities of Report...
2010-07-18
369 reads
T-SQL Tuesday #008 Roundup: Gettin' Schooled
T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin' Schooled
Welcome to another exciting episode of T-SQL Tuesday. I’m Robert L Davis (blog|@SQLSoldier), and I’m...
2010-07-18
2,429 reads
Report Builder Stand Alone Installation
If you’re planning on rolling out Report Builder to end users, you may want to download the stand alone installation...
2010-07-18
584 reads
Pitching in for a Good Cause!
Fellow SQL Server MVP Arnie Rowland (blog | twitter) has done a great job organizing an interesting effort to help unemployed...
2010-07-17
591 reads
A local SSIS queue in C#; because the muffins are that good.
Since I designed the Enhanced Threading Framework (ETF) I am always looking to improve it. Status quo is not for me. I decided to take on the 'queue' part...
2010-07-17
9 reads
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Backing Up a DMK
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