Put out a general note, we are auditing access, etc. If your login doesn't work, let us know. It's an easy way to find out who is using systems, and...

I've usually only documented databases at a point in time, when there is this need to a large scale change to the system, or a lot of new developers start...

Congrats, Paul and Jason.

Those QODs and posts add up, though be careful of burnout. I've seen this happen before a few times. Do what you enjoy, and when you get...

I don't know that a table driven approach is being dismissed, and I think that's the best idea. One I'd recommend over Paul's. Another system db is possible, and if...

I don't think there's a way to be sure of the last date, but you can disable logins and then see if someone complains.

I have a simple one, but if anyone wants to suggest one, feel free.

That was funny, especially as I was working on an Apr 1 QOD with DBCC Timewarp (suggested by Alvin) at the time.

I just saw that thread posted by Paul. With Kim out of town, he's in a cranky mood. Never a good day to argue with, but I think this week...

You have a good point, but I think you're coding around a very unlikely possibility. There is literally thousands of scripts, including system scripts in SQL Server that contain

IN ('master',...

Ha! I'm far from 100% on the QOD. I'd like to say I'm testing wrong answers, which I do at times, but rarely. I tend to just give it the...

I think it's a cultural issue. There is a different kind of excitement at the US conferences from what I've heard.

You can always submit to speak. I know that doesn't...

I won't be at the PASS Conference, but Brad will go to represent Red Gate. I go to the UK next weekend and no desire for another long flight in...

Gianluca Sartori (3/12/2010)

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Where I'm currently working we have a coffe machine, but we're not even allowed to get a coffee and drink it there, we have to go back to...

Now that's a way too relax! Not sure it would help me get home on time though...

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