And here I thought along the same lines as Jeff - just a different title for a DBA.

I would ask your auditor concerning this.

Our auditor informed us that DMKs did NOT need to be regenerated. Rather the certificates and keys other than DMK needed to be...

Bob Hovious (9/3/2009)

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Sudhanva,

Please do not think for a moment that we are making fun of you personally. Obviously, those of us who volunteer to help others...

Jeff Moden (9/3/2009)

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CirquedeSQLeil (9/3/2009)

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Paul White (9/3/2009)

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Just for completeness, this is also valid:

-- Just to simulate some condition or other

declare @v-2 int;

set @v-2 = 2;

-- Dear Lord, why am I using...

argghhh - system error and a double-post

In addition to the recommended articles, it would also be helpful to include the sample queries, sample data, execution plans, and table structure.

If the servers are exactly the same on...

dba-vb (9/1/2009)

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hi,

We just planning to update the SQL server2005 with SP3, Present we have RTM. What i need to take care about this hotfix. How can...

sturner (9/3/2009)

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Performing a number of DBA type duties can be done sans TSQL, but I would never hire someone as a DBA managing large amounts of critical data unless they...

GilaMonster (9/3/2009)

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It is, but not having a clue what his native language...

Silverfox (9/2/2009)

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I have noticed a lot of double and triple posting

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic781230-149-1.aspx

not singling out anyone :-P. I am assuming that people are using laptops and their connection is either dropping or...

Yes, I have often thought of that myself. I think...

hmmm - guess he didn't want to post his code

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic782432-146-1.aspx

does that mean he has learned how to research the issue and troubleshoot?

Can't speak about MA and the flight of companies, but CA seems to have a corporate departure.

I know of a few companies that have left the state for other more...

Let's broaden this a bit. In my philosphy and ethics courses we were reminded constantly that "Legal isn't necessarily Ethical."

Ethical is also more of a generic base of accepted...

On behalf of myself and any others that didn't see it without your hint GSquared - thanks a lot - great laughs