That's crazy. Unfortunately I don't have a "lock thread" flag. I think I need one (time to talk to the developers).

If they're gluttons for punishment and want to keep going,...

You DBAs getting lost or want to try out the spatial data types in 2008

One other suggestion, feel free to add your blog to our signature.

Don't do the dynamic thing. Allocate a static amount. If things run slow when you need it on the dev machine, raise the max for the day and then reset...

After slammer, a few of the larger companies I've worked with have blocked UDP1434's to prevent issues, so the -L doesn't work. I used to have the SMS guys query...

That's a good suggestion. We offer blogs, but it's hosted on community server, so it's a separate log in. All you have to do is send the webmaster and email...

Joe,

You might be right. I know I've tried to telecommute 2-3 days a week in many jobs and almost every manager didn't want to have me out of sight. What's...

I got my cert because I worked on 3 of the books (441, 443, 444).

To me the cert does prove you have some...

Me? I'm quirky. I ask about things that are important to me.

First, usually on the phone

- dress code. Important to me. Tie required, we can just stop.

- salary...

I agree with Sugesh. It's not necessary, but it can help. The important thing is to really balance the pros and cons of the .NET v TSQL and choose ...

I avoid new instances because of the memory limitations of most machines. It might be better to let SQL Server manage the memory and CPU. In SS2K8, there will be...

I appreciate everyone's responses and one of the great things about this is being able to express disparate opinions. However, there is a time and place where free speech applies.

If...

I updated Carstens after an email. If you have issues, please send them to sjones at sqlservercentral.com (60x60 pixels) and I'll upload them. Include your registration email.

Yikes, hate to hear that. I worked on the 443 and 444 exam book for Sybex.

In SQL Server 2005, there's the MCTS and MCITPro certs. Use SQL Server 2005 and...

Good advice above.

I'll add that you should document your work and use email to respond to people when there are issues, copying your boss. If he cannot work with you...