This is the reality of the service industry today.  Our youngest son owns an HVAC company employing 15-16 people, and they provide "always on" support.  He is never without his...

Well, after a 3 year absence I decided to take another look at SSC........Nice to see a lot of the names I remember still posting.

Am no longer earning with...

Good - but do remember that in order to use a tool you need to learn how to use it - if you are like this with...

Good - but do remember that in order to use a tool you need to learn how to use it - if you are like this with a utility...

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Good - but do remember that in order to use a tool you need to learn how to use it - if you are like this with a utility...

Hi Guys,

I am having issues trying to import data from CSV files into existing tables in my database.  The first row is field names, the values are separated by...

Have any of you good folks used the "Automatic Tuning" feature of SQL Server 2016 for on-prem?  If so, how'd it work out for you?

I ask because I have...

Is it just me, or is Edge rendering really poorly on other people's devices? I mean, it's like 80's web formatting instead of 21st century formatting.

It would take more...

Got this through the email today: (unedited) Azure, Web API, C#, MVC, Entity Framework, jQuery, CSS, Bootstrap, React, JavaScript, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Automation, SQL, Transact-SQL, Webservices, Agile, Messaging,...

In my last position there was usually a gulf between project managers (Get it running!) and DBAs (Get it fixed!).

Grant, I do have a question for you. In the past I've applied for jobs out of state. During the application process there was often a question that read...

Question:  "Are you a 'full stack' developer?"

Answer: "Full stack of what?"

I think in most cases companies try to put double duties on SQL Developers and now they have to do administrative work. It is definitely in my company, all...

Grant, I wish you well in adjusting to the move, and hope it will work out nicely for you.  Deciding to make a career change involving a relocation can certainly...

But of course, the other side of this is the resume that is loaded with search words and claims of ability that MAY be a bit overstated.  And the challenge...