Gone Dark
This afternoon was quite interesting around the office. A strong thunderstorm moved through the area, a common occurrence in Texas...
2009-03-25
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Tim Mitchell
Building Reports, 2.0 Style
I’m getting my first taste of the new SQL Report Builder 2.0, and so far I’m enjoying the upgrade. Report...
2009-03-08
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[Off Topic] Get Fit in February – Wrap Up
During the month of February, I participated in the Get Fit in February challenge last month. Along with a few...
2009-03-04
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Finding a Work-Life Balance
Like most everyone who works hard in our industry, I’ve run into more than a few conflicts trying to balance...
2009-02-25
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Your Local User Group
When I talk to other SQL Server professionals, I’m often surprised at how many do not have any involvement in...
2009-02-17
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Things I Wish I Had Known
I was tagged by Grant Fritchey (aka Scary DBA) in the latest get-to-know-you question. This one asks, “What do you...
2009-02-11
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[Off Topic] Get Fit in February Developer Challenge
I’m on Day Two of the Get Fit in February Developer Challenge. This month-long competition boasts around 200 participants who...
2009-02-02
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Getting into the biz, Part 1
I’ve seen a good deal of coverage recently that is geared toward those who have recently begun a career as...
2009-02-01
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Presentation Notes from SQL Saturday
For those who were in my session on SSIS Scripting at SQL Saturday Tampa last weekend, I have posted the...
2009-01-26
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SQL Saturday Tampa
I’m sitting in the Tampa airport waiting for a flight back home from SQL Saturday 10 in Tampa. There was...
2009-01-25
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Blogs
Take Time to Gain Perspective
By Brian Kelley
Probably the best piece of advice I ever received is to take time to...
The Fringe Festival
By Steve Jones
I was lucky enough to take a vacation a decade ago in Edinburgh with...
Demo for Parameter Sniffing and Memory Grant Feedback
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