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  • March 10, 2006 at 7:31 am

    #625957

    for me there's only 1 source of info..

    http://www.fullasagoog.com

  • March 10, 2006 at 7:52 am

    #625971

    Our local Microsoft reps have been kind enough to try to de-marketize their presentations and we have actually had some pretty good trainings. Nothing specific yet as they are still gearing up.

    Other than that SQL Server Central has always been a reliable resource.

  • March 10, 2006 at 8:38 am

    #626000

    I go to Google first to see what's out there. Usually the results are split between:

    (1) sites that have articles, such as:

    SQL-Server-Performance.Com

    http://www.sql-server-performance.com

    SQL Server Worldwide User Group

    http://www.sswug.org/

    MSDN

    http://msdn.microsoft.com

    and

    (2) discussion forums where people are asking for help, such as:

    Experts Exchange

    http://www.experts-exchange.com/

    Google Groups

    http://groups.google.com/ - especially:

    microsoft.public.sqlserver.server

    comp.databases.ms-sqlserver

    microsoft.public.sqlserver.programming

    comp.databases.ms-access

    I'm sure there are many more sites that I don't know about, and of course a lot of times Books Online is helpful.

    I'm curious to read more suggestions by others.

    Thanks!

    -------------------
    A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. He walks up to them and asks, "Can I join you?"
    Ref.: http://tkyte.blogspot.com/2009/02/sql-joke.html

  • March 10, 2006 at 9:00 am

    #626008

    I learn the most by doing. Since I don't trust half of what I read, and I need to confirm the other half and see it for myself...

    Terry

  • March 10, 2006 at 9:21 am

    #626018

    google ftw!

     

  • March 10, 2006 at 9:50 am

    #626028

    I'm actually still quite fond of reading books.  But my problems are more data warehousing/ data mining rather than DBA/developer oriented and tend to operate on more generous schedules that allow for reading books.

    When I need a fast answer to a specific problem I usually search the posts on a site like this one, and if I don't find an answer I post a clear explanation of what I am trying to solve and 9 times out of 10 at least a couple helpful souls will point me in the right direction.

    I find reading white papers, knowledge base papers or articles occassionally useful, but more often I find that they are solving narrow problems and not the narrow problems I had in mind.  Hence my preference for books, where they can lay out more options and provide a wider variety of examples.

    Which reminds me, the first thing I always try is searching the Books On-line for the product I'm using.  Amazing how often that turns up the solution.

    Bob

  • March 10, 2006 at 10:50 am

    #626040

    hehe someone used ftw

    Google has served me well in my quest for knowledge.  If I can't find it through the search, then I tend to hit the Usenet groups. 

  • March 10, 2006 at 11:10 am

    #626044

    1  -  BOL

    2  -  msdn.microsoft.com

    3  -  SQL Server Central

    4  -  Google

    --------- My company encourages to check microsoft first.

     

  • March 10, 2006 at 11:13 am

    #626046

    Obviously I start my day with SQLServerCentral.com

    If I get stuck I try googling and look for the answer on some of my favorite sites such as devguru.com

    I find that google is usefull as a search engine which searches all my favorite sites at once.  I usually avoid names I don't recognise unless I am getting desperate.

    I would be in favor of a search engine which allows the user to create a custome list of sites which can be exclusively searched.  Anyone know of such a product?

  • March 10, 2006 at 11:39 am

    #626055

    Papers:

    http://www.Only4Gurus.com

    Searches:

    Google

    Fun:

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com

     

    Cheers,

     


    * Noel

  • March 14, 2006 at 4:26 pm

    #626672

    I realise I am a little spoilt working ina university. There are a lot of smart people here, workig and studying.

    My very first port of call, is always, Give someone a call who knows better than me!

     

    I am more than happy to recieve a " check out X, Y and Z KB article, or do a google for ABC and you'll get what you're after. Actually know what to ask for, in the right way that yields the correct results is "sometimes" the biggest part of the problem.

    Why re-invent the wheel if you don't need to - and why not use the experience and skills of those in a position of greater knowledge than me.

    Although I do hear that the ASKCHUCKNORRIS start-up website might be the way to go soon!!!

    Gavin Baumanis

    Smith and Wesson. The original point and click device.

  • March 15, 2006 at 7:42 am

    #626762

    "Why re-invent the wheel if you don't need to - and why not use the experience and skills of those in a position of greater knowledge than me."

     

    "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--

    I took the one less traveled by,

    And that has made all the difference. "

    Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken

  • March 27, 2006 at 2:01 am

    #628829

     

    Re-inventing the wheel, although often enjoyable and sometimes useful, is a luxury few can afford these days.

     

    ...

    Though as for that, the passing there

    Had worn them really about the same,

    ...

     

    Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken

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