Where's my SQLi...

The ghost cleanup should get 100 records at a time after delete, but I'd think over days you'd be fine.

This talks a bit about that process and tracking: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/sqlserver/en-US/2dc3a15b-684f-4d8e-acaa-4d815ef13543/sql-2008-image-data-type-freeing-db-space

I might...

I have a Weber. Broke one of the doors bringing it home :(, but so...

jhadden (9/19/2014)

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Every place I've ever worked has an irrational aversion to in-place upgrades. So the alternative is to prop up a new server / instance and migrate databases and redirect...

I...

CapnHector (9/18/2014)

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For my company it is cost. Sinking 7k a core for enterprise means its a long term expense that will be there for 4-5 years at least. ...

Yes, preferably changing real world cursor solutions to non-cursor code.

We like grilling and are going through propane rather quickly this year, but no smoking. My wife doesn't really like the taste/smell, so cooking outside is simpler here.

I suspect that we might be better off asking attendees at the end to rate the session in terms of level.

My view is this:

100 - never used the technology. Gain...

Sean Lange (9/13/2014)

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Woo Hoo!!! I was able to find a coach to fill in for me today and I was able to attend my first SQL Saturday. The place is...

Thanks. Corrected.

That's what I get for typing the question instead of cut/paste

the question says AdventureWorks database, which has a HumanResources.Employee table.

Sounds like something got frozen. I haven't seen this specifically, but 7 hours seems long. Is your IO subsystem slow? Can you copy 300GB in less time?

If so, I might...

Off hand, no, but YMMV.

I assume the FTS reorganize/rebuild is like the regular index process, but I could be wrong here. I'll ask the question.

If it's the same, then...

Jim P. (9/11/2014)

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Another thing that you should do is create a portfolio of your accomplishments. That makes it easier to interview. The first section is your resume's (both time...