Top 6 Myths of Transaction Logs
Top 6 Myths of Transaction Logs I think there is a lot of misunderstanding concerning database transaction logs in SQL Server. I had intended to write this as the top 5 myths, but I wasn’t able to...
View Article5 Random Thoughts on the SQL Server MCM Program
5 Random Thoughts on the SQL Server MCM Program I’ve had some random thoughts running through my head since I finished the MCM that I wanted to share, but I couldn’t quite think up enough on any one of...
View ArticleT-SQL Tuesday # 07: Walkthrough for Sysprep in SQL Server 2008 R2
T-SQL Tuesday # 07: Walkthrough for Sysprep in SQL Server 2008 R2 This blog entry is participating in T-SQL Tuesday #007, hosted this month by Jorge “@SQLChicken” Segarra (Blog|Twitter). You are...
View ArticleThe Trade Deadline Must be Drawing Near
The Trade Deadline Must be Drawing Near Okay, so there is no trade deadline in SQL Server like there is in professional sports, but there have been a lot of big moves lately that reminds me of the fury...
View ArticleExtracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities Recently I presented two sessions at SQL Saturday #43 in Redmond, WA. The night prior to the event, many of the presenters had dinner together at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in...
View ArticleT-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled
T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled “Thank you fans and friends & odds and ends. And now for you gals and guys, a few words to the wise. You Jims and Sals are my best pals. And to look your best...
View ArticleDegree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 3
Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 3 Welcome back eager learners to Degree Seeker Week at SQL University. I’m your guest professor for this course and today I will be presenting Lesson 3,...
View ArticlePresenting to the West Michigan SQL Server User Group / SQL PASS Chapter...
Presenting to the West Michigan SQL Server User Group / SQL PASS Chapter (Rescheduled) My presentation scheduled for earlier this week to the West Michigan SQL Server User Group / SQL PASS Chapter was...
View ArticleMoving to a New Blog Platform
First, I want to say that having my blog on SQL Server Central has been a great experience. When I first started blogging a few years ago, the SSC platform helped drive a lot of people to my blog. I...
View ArticleT-SQL Tuesday #009: Beach Time: My Work Away From Work
T-SQL Tuesday #009: Beach Time: My Work Away From Work This blog entry is participating in T-SQL Tuesday #009, hosted this month by Jason “@sqlrnnr” Brimhall (Blog|Twitter). You are invited to visit...
View ArticleMy Bucket List
My Bucket List Many of my colleagues have been posting their bucket lists today. From what I can tell, this was started by Bob Pusateri (Blog | @SQLBob) posting his Bucket List and asking others what...
View ArticleT-SQL Tuesday #012 – the DBA as a Modern-day Specialist
T-SQL Tuesday #012 – the DBA as a Modern-day Specialist This blog entry is participating in T-SQL Tuesday #012, hosted this month by Paul Randal (Blog|@PaulRandal). You are invited to visit his blog to...
View Article2010 – A Year in the Life of an MCM
2010 – A Year in the Life of an MCM 2010 was a big year for me professionally. Okay, so I wasn’t an MCM the whole year, but it was a part of my entire year. It was a big part of life for most of the...
View ArticleSQLU VLDB Week – Intro to VLDBs
SQLU VLDB Week – Intro to VLDBs Welcome to another exciting week SQL University postings. The week of April 11, we will be talking about working with VLDBs, or Very Large DataBases. If you ask a...
View ArticleMeme Monday: Dumb Questions
Meme Monday: Dumb Questions Today is Meme Monday, and I’ve decided to join in on this particular topic. Thomas LaRock (blog|@SQLRockStar) has given us the topic of “Dumb Questions” for today. No such...
View ArticleHow Do I Spell #SQLFamily? #SQLNomz Of Course
How Do I Spell #SQLFamily? #SQLNomz Of Course It’s time for Meme Monday again, and this month’s theme is #SQLFamily. One of the overwhelming themes of this year’s SQL PASS Summit was community. And...
View ArticleUndocumented Gotchas of Transactional Replication
Undocumented Gotchas of Transactional Replication This discussion started on Twitter via the #sqlhelp hash tag. The question that was asked is, “What are the undocumented gotchas of Transactional...
View ArticleSetting My Course for Adventure and You Can Too
I’m setting my course for a new adventure, my mind on a new … undertaking. My apologies if you thought this would be an announcement about SQL Cruise. It’s not, but I am starting a new adventure, and...
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