SQL Saturday DC Lessons Learned – Humility, Paying it Forward, and Dedication
This past weekend I attended SQL Saturday #233 in Washington DC. I presented a session this year titled “Backup and...
2013-12-09
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TheSqlPro.com - Ayman El-Ghazali
Why SQL Server Professionals should love Windows 8
Alright, I’ve got your attention. You’re probably thinking “who is this crazy guy that is using the word Love with...
2013-12-02
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I’m speaking at SQL Server Saturday #233 – Washington DC!
It’s that time of the year again when SQL Saturday makes its way back to the Washington DC Area. Here...
2013-11-18
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Only one month left! Register for the SQL Server Live! Conference in Orlando Through TheSQLPro.com and Receive a $500 Discount
The SQL Server Live! Conference in Orlando is between November 18-22, 2013. There is a discount code provided for those...
2013-10-28
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SQL Live 360 Competition Winner and Answers!
About a month ago I started a competition (hosted by the event organizers) to give away a free pass to...
2013-10-16
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Slides for SQL Server Internals Presentation with PASS DC Chapter
For those of you that attended yesterday and are interested in the slides, you can download them here. Thanks! Topic:...
2013-10-11
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Social Engineering: How to prevent unauthorized access to SQL Server using SQL Logins
People are always concerned about Security when it comes to their data. I don’t blame them, I love keeping my...
2013-10-02
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SQL Server Internals Presentation with PASS DC Chapter October 10, 2013
If you’re in the DC/Baltimore area, or just feel like coming to DC to learn about SQL Server, please join...
2013-09-24
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Free Conference Pass to SQL Server Live! in Orlando
Want a free pass to the SQL Server Live! conference in Orlando this year? Look no further, here is your...
2013-09-16
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Register for the SQL Server Live! Conference in Orlando Through TheSQLPro.com and Receive a $500 Discount
The SQL Server Live! Conference in Orlando is between November 18-22, 2013. There is a discount code provided for those...
2013-08-07
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Trace Flag 1448 – Lessons from a Technical Interview
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In SQL Server environments where transactional replication runs alongside Always On Availability Groups (AGs),...
Disable the sa login in SQL Server (and sleep better)
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Leadership in Times of Change: Guiding Teams Through Uncertainty, Disruption, and Transformation
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Change is inevitable. What separates thriving organizations from those that falter is not the...
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Azure SQL Database MAXDOP
When Azure SQL Database was originally released, the MAXDOP was set to 0 for each new database. In Oct 2025, what is the default value for Azure SQL databases?
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