Eric Russell 13013 (9/9/2010)

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What makes the TRUNCATE statement more efficient...

Sorry all, I should have stated the version. As far as the reference in SQL 2008 this is where the reference is

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms345408.aspx 😀

You think that is frustrating. I am still waiting for them to put a WHERE clause on a TRUNCATE statement.:-D

I have found in my experience on the job that you have to strike a healthy balance here. If you talk shop all the time , you can become an...

Great stuff to know Steve! Thanks. This BPA tool does require 2 prerequisites prior to installing it. They are the Powershell V2.0 and the Microsoft Baseline Configuration Analyzer 2.0...

Steve Jones - Editor (8/31/2010)

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Presenting yourself well in an interview is important. If you can't sell your skills, or the benefits of having yourself as an employee, you are in...

Rod at work (8/31/2010)

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Over all, and generally speaking, I agree with your article, Steve. However, Dave Campbell, a good friend of mine, who is a developer and a MVP...

mike.styers (8/31/2010)

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I just felt bad for the HR person trying to pitch the corporate lie which she clearly didn't believe either but needed to keep her job. To her...

mike.styers (8/31/2010)

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I was once told by an HR person that competitor's salaries for IT had been reviewed and our company was well within the salary range. Nearly the entire...

Learning in life is a road that ends only when you die. The truly wise person listens along the way. 😀

A great mentor of mine once said "You will never learn as much by yourself as you will by listening and helping others". That is so true, and the SQLServerCentral.com...

Jeff Moden (8/29/2010)

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On the flip side of all this, people make a huge difference either way. A great job can suddenly become a major PITA based on a change...

Being from Chicago, I would have to go with the Savage Dragon. Green, mean, and strong as hell. His favorite quote is "Because I say so!":-D

My rule of thumb regarding this is that I accept any contriburions from anyone as long as they are not illegal. 😀

Be careful! Doing this can often nullify your user suppot agreements with the vendor. 😀