R really isn't all that bad. I've used it though not in conjunction with SQL Server yet. If you've done any kind of coding you should be able...

Phil Factor (3/9/2015)

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@gary Varga

I think there is more of a problem here. Last year, I sat in a day seminar on Continuous Integration given by a director of a well-known...

Timely repost. I was just creating my first-ever sp involving dynamic SQL this week when I saw this.

My scenario wasn't nearly as complex, but this article (with appropriate hat...

If the situation warranted, absolutely. I use Express 2012 at home and I've always been pleasantly surprised at how capable it is.

Leadership and management are two different skill sets - something a fair part of the business world doesn't get. They certainly impact one another, but they are distinct skills.

Put...

Since we're smack in the middle of our performance review process, this editorial reminds me of those ubiquitous 3- to 5-year goals that get stuck on them. It always...

I'm with Steve: Environment and co-workers are the real deciding factors. You only "land" or "end up" six feet under. Even then don't be too sure. 😀

I can't...

The only real "mistake" you can make with a career is to give up - and even then don't be too sure.

I started out in a human services non-profit way...

A hearty amen to this article and I would add I don't see it as something limited to IT management.

I've never been one to follow a supposed "best practice" unless...

Gary Varga (2/5/2015)

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Andy Warren (2/5/2015)

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Rob, I don't think it was cynical, more frustration. It can surely seem like a catch22 or worse! Being tired and/or stressed will just add to...

Wayne West (2/3/2015)

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My question would be what do the higher ups think is a good way do to backups? You don't need any extra money spent on additional software...

stephen.kemp (2/3/2015)

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I think that the author is being a little hard on himself just because he didn't strike gold on that occasion, but is correct in pointing out that mining...

Brandie Tarvin (1/22/2015)

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EDIT: And does anyone know what the following technobabble is supposed to refer to? (It's under the "Create Database Objects" section of the exam objectives)

Design Views

•Ensure code non...

Customized T-SQL templates.

Wayne Sheffield did a presentation on SSMS customizations and timesavers at SQL Saturday in December. It's available at his blog. Look for SSMS Tips & Tricks.

Having looked into the cost of going from SQL Server 2005 to 2012, PostgreSQL is looking mighty good right about now.

I figure we'd be paying the cost either way -...