Back From Vacation

As you may surmise from my previous post I’m back from vacation. I was as unplugged as I’ve been in...

I’m Speaking At PASS Summit 2012

With the release of the PASS Summit 2012 schedule, I’m pleased to announce that I have been selected to present...

Live note-taking: Sean’s NCC-1701-DBA part 2

Note that THIS talk, and a ton more, is the subject of Sean’s  precon at SQL Saturday #163 Dallas this...

PASS SQLSaturday - July Events

PASS SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server.  Please note that...

PASS Summit - November 2012

PASS Summit is the world's largest and most intensive technical training conference for Microsoft SQL Server community for the SQL...

PASS Virtual Chapter Events - July 2012

 
Date:  Thursday, July 10

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Virtual Chapter:  DBA Fundamentals

Event URL:  http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usergroups/join (Meeting ID TW8M35, Entry Code...

The Exceptional DBA Awards – 2012

Who will be the Exceptional DBA of 2012? I’ll be judging.
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for the Exceptional...

Bug? Can’t Pass TVP to SQL Function Twice

I run into a bug recently with SQL Server 2012. I believe this exists in SQL Server 2008 as well....

Contracting – Your best clients are your current clients…

and your old clients too.
Before I started my contracting business five years ago I realised the importance of selling and...

Corrupt Model database

An interesting case arose at work the other day. SAN issues had caused SQL Server to shutdown and it was...