Thanks, that's indeed very helpful.

Let me add some remarks:

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1. 1. 1. Yes, I fully agree. Actually one reason for...

Probably permissions. Your agent doesn't have the same access you do.

It's not per query, it's per connection. You can define the connection to be RCSI. Then, all queries run by the connection follow the rules as you outlined accurately. However,...

As someone who doesn't know any better, how does a team of developers then share the standardized objects that might allow them to be more productive? (views/unit tests/stored procs/etc.)...

How will the data be read most of the time? Since the clustered index defines data storage, I usually lean towards making the clustered index the most common access path...

1. Get everything off of the older versions of SQL Server as fast as possible. 2008 and less are all out of support and that means that your data is...

Nuts. I'm only batting .500 on these things.

Scapa

Best whiskey in the world.

However, there's a distillery in Rhode Island, Sons of Liberty, that are making some amazing stuff. I've had multiple bottles of Uprising and Battle Cry. Both...

Haggis is great though! Haven't had it in ages mind, but I've enjoyed it every time I have. In Edinburgh for...

Tonight, I'll be having haggis. Pray for me.

Let's just say, mussels, mayo on fries and a tripel is one of my favorite meals on the planet.

(and PS Grant, you are our long lost mentor, I often wonder if my father wasn't either you or steve 🙂  - we know it's not brent, he likes...

This whole MVP grind can be a serious grind. I love it, but I absolutely see how it can burn you out. Especially on the forums. Some days...

My compliments, Sean, on the phrase "user hostile" describing the site because it's so very precise. It got to the point where posting answers became so difficult and time-consuming...

Argh I hit "report" instead of "quote" on your post Mike, apologies can anyone bring back "3721595"

As for Brad, would also like to know how he's doing, not seen...