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  • Reply To: The Level of Security These Days

    I like that chart Jeff, I might add it to my favourite argument I trot out every time I am faced with a short password requirement that forces numbers, capitals...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Join on two columns (using OR) for MERGE. Brain fog killing me!

    Ed B wrote:

    It sounds like you only want to use the guid to join to new contacts in the on-prem table. Is there anything in the on-prem table that tells you...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Need to use a script data source to pull in 10,000+ characters of data in one Excel column

    sgmunson wrote:

    Jeff Moden wrote:

    sgmunson wrote:

    I found this topic via a Google search, and it kinda-sorta relates to my issue.   I need a Script Component in SSIS to serve as a data...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Implicit conversion from datetime to datetime2

    From my previous life as a production engineer (making stuff) I'd call it an improvement in resolution, rather than accuracy. Along the same lines as someone hamfisted using a vernier...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: How to find if the database is not being used

    Jeff Moden wrote:

    I figured it might be better than my BSOFH method which is to take the database offline and wait for the email. 😀

     

    I thought that was accepted "Best Practice",...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Execute against all databases

    Agree completely with Jeff's suggestion as the best option.

    Don't forget that there is a lot you can do using registered servers in SSMS and executing a query against multiple servers....

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    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Migrate On-prem DB

    Jeff Moden wrote:

    I've heard of so many such limits, missing features, and other problems having to do with Azure, I have to seriously wonder two  things...

    1. What the hell is Microsoft...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: EightKB... I'm presenting! Bring your water-cooled helmet! :D

    You're welcome. ThankYOU for taking the time to put together such a digestible presentation on something quite advanced. You are a natural trainer. Plus, most PowerPoint Jockeys could also learn...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: EightKB... I'm presenting! Bring your water-cooled helmet! :D

    Thoroughly enjoyable, brilliant presentation Jeff.

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Eirikur Eiriksson wrote:

    Jeff Moden wrote:

    Ok, Eirikur... I'm not familar with the limerick you posted a part of and so I went looking.  I didn't find it but I did find a mountain...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    I've registered for the EightKB event, so I can tune in to Jeff's session. Had the confirmation email but no details on how to join. Are these sent closer to...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Sean Lange wrote:

    Ed Wagner wrote:

    Sean Lange wrote:

    Jonathan AC Roberts wrote:

    Sean Lange wrote:

    So we have this third party shipping system that is...well...user hostile at best. To add insult to injury for the users the system has been...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Neil Burton wrote:

    Ed Wagner wrote:

    Sean Lange wrote:

    So we have this third party shipping system that is...well...user hostile at best. To add insult to injury for the users the system has been suffering increased...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Steve Jones - SSC Editor wrote:

    First, I welcome the discussion in a respectful manner. I know we will all disagree about different things, but please be respectful as if we were friends in the...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

  • Reply To: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    below86 wrote:

    Brandie Tarvin wrote:

    david.edwards 76768 wrote:

    Don't want to turn this political, but thinking of you guys on the left side of the pond. I just finished re-watching the excellent West Wing...

    "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This leads us to look at catalogues, and at the backs of books in libraries."
    — Samuel Johnson
    I wonder, would the great Samuel Johnson have replaced that with "GIYF" now?

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