Goal Progress for Sep 2022
I set goals at the beginning of the year, and I’m tracking my progress in these updates during 2022. Well, clearly I’ve gotten away from my goals. No updates...
2022-10-12
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The Voice of the DBA
Daily Coping 12 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to start your day with the most important thing on your to-do list. I’m writing this on 11 Oct. The most important thing today is...
2022-10-12
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T-SQL Tuesday #155–Using Dynamic SQL for SQLCMD
It’s that time of month, and I’m the host this month. I wrote the invitation last week and now its’ time to answer. I’m actually using an example from...
2022-10-21 (first published: 2022-10-11)
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Daily Coping 11 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to take a small step towards a goal that matters to you. I’ve been working on a coaching certification. I don’t really need it, but...
2022-10-11
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Daily Coping 10 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to write down three things you can look forward to in the next month. Easy. Visiting my daughter. I’m heading up this weekend to watch...
2022-10-10
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Daily Coping 7 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to be willing to share how you feel and ask for help when needed. This has been something that I never did well. My parents...
2022-10-07
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T-SQL Tuesday #155 –The Dynamic Code Invitation
Apologies for the late invitation. A minor snafu has me hosting again. This is the monthly blog party where someone hosts and you all write a response. I’d like...
2022-10-06
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Daily Coping 6 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to remind yourself that you are enough just as you are. This is interesting, as I’m not satisfied with who I am today. I’m not...
2022-10-06
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Registered for the Data Community Summit
I was reminded this week that I needed to get registered for the Data Community Summit 2022 since I’m speaking. I also needed a hotel, so I took some...
2022-10-05
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Daily Coping 5 Oct 2022
Today’s coping tip is to choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn. I preach this with the kids I coach. Mistakes will happen, but let’s...
2022-10-05
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Come See Me at the PASS Data Community Summit
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I'm speaking on Quantum Computing at the PASS Data Community Summit. It's scheduled for...
SQL Clone at Scale with Striped Backups
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How to Set Up SQL Server 2025, Ollama and NGINX in Docker Without the Headaches
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Connecting to SQL express 2019 server
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Striped Backup File Limits
In SQL Server 2022, how many backup files can I have in a striped backup?
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