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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 1

Interesting site bouncing around twitter today by the MVPs.

Decided to check out

http://www.uservoice.com

signed up under http://sqlrnnr.uservoice.com

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 2

Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
Roy Ernest (2/18/2010)
I have also heard rumors like whom you know also counts in the decision making.
I have heard the same thing, but since the only people I know are right here, I don't think I've got some great advantage over others.
Now since then, I've met a lot of people. It's kind of cool to be in the club. No lie.

Ah, but you've written a couple of books. Definitely helps the MVP profile. Not that you didn't deserve it any way.

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 3

When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 4

CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?

Would like to write one, just not too sure about what to write. Some people can write with ease, not so much for me.

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 5

Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
... I don't think I've got some great advantage over others...

SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled

SQL Server Execution Plans

There's more than one copy here, and we're not a big department.

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 399278 More actions · Answer 6

Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
... I don't think I've got some great advantage over others...
SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled
SQL Server Execution Plans
There's more than one copy here, and we're not a big department.

Thanks guys, but I was referring to who you know in this case.

And why no copes of Beginning SQLServer 2008 Administration? Where's the love?

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
- Theodore Roosevelt

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 7

Grant Fritchey (2/19/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
... I don't think I've got some great advantage over others...
SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled
SQL Server Execution Plans
There's more than one copy here, and we're not a big department.
Thanks guys, but I was referring to who you know in this case.
And why no copies of Beginning SQLServer 2008 Administration? Where's the love?

Oh, we've got Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting - and the first author to play with, who I believe you met last year. He does all that stuff. Anyway, haven't I bought enough of your books already? 😛

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004514 More actions · Answer 8

GilaMonster (2/18/2010)
Lynn Pettis (2/18/2010)
No kidding. That's more than my house payment.
It's about 5 times my house payment.
To give you a rough idea, I pay around R500/month for 512kb/s with a 5GB cap.
For a 1Mb/s (actually anything from 1Mb/sec to 4 Mb/sec) line with a 16GB cap, I'd pay R1000/month
If I wanted the 1Mb/sec line with no usage cap it would cost me R3300/month
Current exchange rate is around R7.50 = $1

Interesting timing. Just got a mail from my ISP. As of beginning March I'm been bumped to the 4Mb/s line with a 6GB cap, no extra charge.

Not that I use the full 5GB in an average month, but the thought is nice

Gail Shaw
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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 399278 More actions · Answer 9

Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/19/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
... I don't think I've got some great advantage over others...
SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled
SQL Server Execution Plans
There's more than one copy here, and we're not a big department.
Thanks guys, but I was referring to who you know in this case.
And why no copies of Beginning SQLServer 2008 Administration? Where's the love?
Oh, we've got Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting - and the first author to play with, who I believe you met last year. He does all that stuff. Anyway, haven't I bought enough of your books already? 😛

Christian Bolton? Nice guy. Very smart. I'm reading that book now.

And until my advance is paid off, no, no has bought enough copies. Everyone should throw away any copies they currently own and buy another, right away. And then do that three more times.

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
- Theodore Roosevelt

Author of:
SQL Server Execution Plans
SQL Server Query Performance Tuning

Roy Ernest SSC-Dedicated Points: 38780 More actions · Answer 10

Grant Fritchey (2/19/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/19/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (2/19/2010)
Grant Fritchey (2/18/2010)
... I don't think I've got some great advantage over others...
SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled
SQL Server Execution Plans
There's more than one copy here, and we're not a big department.
Thanks guys, but I was referring to who you know in this case.
And why no copies of Beginning SQLServer 2008 Administration? Where's the love?
Oh, we've got Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting - and the first author to play with, who I believe you met last year. He does all that stuff. Anyway, haven't I bought enough of your books already? 😛
Christian Bolton? Nice guy. Very smart. I'm reading that book now.
And until my advance is paid off, no, no has bought enough copies. Everyone should throw away any copies they currently own and buy another, right away. And then do that three more times.

I have the same book. Jimmy bought 3 books as give away and he gave me one. 🙂

-Roy

GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 11

CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?

I'm working on one. I have the outline put together, working on turning it into more than that.

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Roy Ernest SSC-Dedicated Points: 38780 More actions · Answer 12

GSquared (2/19/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?
I'm working on one. I have the outline put together, working on turning it into more than that.

If you need any research done or if you need help, please do tell me. I do not have the knowledge or the art for writing books but I would love to be involved in one. 🙂

-Roy

Ron McCullough SSC Guru Points: 63877 More actions · Answer 13

A new poster on SSC (helping in a forum) You all might be interested in his introduction of himself and who knows welcoming him to the community.

RainbowFfolly

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic867207-131-1.aspx#bm868667

If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 14

bitbucket-25253 (2/19/2010)
A new poster on SSC (helping in a forum) You all might be interested in his introduction of himself and who knows welcoming him to the community.
RainbowFfolly
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic867207-131-1.aspx#bm868667

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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 15

CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?

I've considered it, but I've also talked to people who have done it (Grant being one) and I don't think I have the ambition/energy to do it based on those conversations. I would be interested in doing some tech editing and have made myself available to do that for the SQL Server Standard.

One day I may work on a chapter or 2 and then move forward.

For anyone who is interested in doing a book, I think doing a a book for Simple-Talk would be a great place to start.

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