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Social Networking in the SQL Server Community

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Like many SQL Server (and other technology) people, I utilize several social networking vehicles to stay in touch with others in the SQL community. Some of those who don’t use Facebook and Twitter (among others) have expressed skepticism of the real value of social networking. Does it work? Does it provide any value beyond entertainment? Can it actually help your career? I believe the answer to all of these queries is Yes.

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2009-07-24

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Cannot generate SSPI context…

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Out of all the problems you can have with SQL Server troubleshooting connectivity issues can be the most challenging. When you factor in the complexities of Active Directory and SQL Server’s interaction with it fixing SSPI errors can be down right baffling...

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2009-07-23

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VDBA RAW

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I've had a few requests in the past, so I decided to just give it a go. Here's the raw footage from the episode of the Voice of the DBA podcast that I shot this week. It's uncut, the raw footage of what I took off the camcorder,

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2009-07-17

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