Columbia Enterprise Developers Guild meeting tonight

If you're in or around the Midlands of South Carolina area, the Columbia Enterprise Developers Guild meets the 2nd Wednesday...

Decryption and CASTing

In my last encryption post I showed how to encrypt and decrypt data with a symmetric key. However there was...

Different ways to move Sql Server file location

Different ways to move Sql Server file location For space issue on drive , performance load balancing or some other reasons,...

Many speaking engagements!

I have several speaking events coming up, and I would love to see you there!

First of all, I'll be...

Microsoft PivotViewer

Microsoft PivotViewer is a really cool Silverlight web-based control that provides a visual way to interact with massive amounts of data (download)....

Quick tip: configure SQL Server authentication mode using T-SQL

SQL Server stores its authentication mode in the registry. The registry can be read and updated using the T-SQL commands...

SQL Hide ‘n Seek

When was the last time you had to find something within your database?  Did it feel more like a child’s...

SQL Hide ‘n Seek

When was the last time you had to find something within your database?  Did it feel more like a child’s game or an arduous task? What would you say...

SQL Lunch #68 – Designing Your First Power View Report

Next week I will be speaking on designing your first Power View report for SQL Lunch.  Be sure to join me...

Baton Rouge SQLSaturday #150 & Tech Day .Net 1 track

August 4th of this year will be the forth annual Baton Rouge SQL Saturday and Tech Day. LSU has offered...