NOT EXISTS vs NOT IN

Continuing with the mini-series on query operators, I want to have a look at NOT EXISTS and NOT IN.
Just one...

BugMeNot

Warning: Rant coming
Every once in awhile I get a note from someone, usually a somewhat nasty one, that complaints about...

SQLSaturday Acquired by PASS – Reactions

The Announcement
On February 2nd, PASS (@sqlpass), here, and Andy Warren (@sqlandy), here, announced ownership of the SQLSaturday franchise brand was transferred...

Sometimes, you have to fix it yourself

The Problem
SQL Server is a huge product with lots of moving parts. Bugs happen. Microsoft has a place to voice...

The Adversity Index

Found The Adversity Index while browsing and thought I’d share. It’s interesting to see the economic trends and I’ll let...

Free MSDN Azure Event in Orlando

Joe Healy is doing a four hour Azure training event on March 6, 2010 in Orlando, details and free registration...

Chicago Next Week

I’m in Chicago for a couple days next week, flying in on Sunday. Anyone in the area available for dinner...

Cumulative Update Package 8 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3

Microsoft has released CU8 for SQL Server 2005 SP3, which you can get here. This is Build 4285. This CU...

May I help you?

With the Vancouver games underway, I have been reflecting on the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.  Those were the greatest winter...

SQLSaturday#39 in NYC!

 If you can't make #33 in NC, there's always #39 in NY -

SQLSaturday#39 in NYC!
It's shaping up to be another...