How did you convert it over? just an insert?

This looks like binary data. Maybe a cast( as nvarchar)?

Woot!! :w00t::w00t:

The way you usually do this to minimize outage is that you do a backup and restore. However not just 1. Typically you make a full backup and then start...

LOL, excellent. Not sure it's the best, but it's pretty funny.

You're missing...

yazalpizar_ (5/1/2012)

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With the proliferation of SSD disk and its costs going down, some RAID levels with low write performances are no longer so low. Put an SSD in your life....

No worries, and thanks for the update.

I do know there is some length limit which causes issues, and is silly, IMHO. That should be allowed.

Peter Maloof (4/30/2012)

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If 'tracked and factored into the assessment' means, "the coder knows what they did wrong, and got training so it won't happen again", then that could be a...

I know this is tongue in cheek, and I do think that people are held somewhat accountable, though not consistently

What is seems is...

djackson 22568 (4/30/2012)

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One of the biggest issues in the workplace today is that the best employees are not rewarded, the worst employees get the same raises, bonuses as everyone else....

bitbucket-25253 (4/30/2012)

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Steve thanks for scheduling another QOD that I had submitted.

And hey I want to brag a bit, well maybe not a bit, but a great deal, since...

No apology needed. Good rant, and good points.

Nice to see so many people enjoying their jobs. That's a good sign when we often hear in the media about people working too hard and not enjoying their work.

Lynn Pettis (4/30/2012)

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Okay Steve, I submitted my QotD this morning. You may need to do some fiddling with the image. If you have any questions, drop me an...

Evil Kraig F (4/29/2012)

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SQL Saturday out here in Phoenix was a lot of fun, and of particular interest I met a LOT of good people, including finally getting a chance...