Unusual BBQ
Recently some friends invited me to try a BBQ place that they enjoyed, so I went along hoping for the...
2010-12-17
591 reads
SQLAndy
The Bar Where Everyone Queries Your Name?
Sent by a friend (yes, it’s a mild fake), but still, shouldn’t someone open a SQL bar or coffee place?
2010-12-17
578 reads
Notes from the December 2010 OPASS Meeting
Our December meeting was a time for a lot of changes:
New location, the Hampton Inn in Lake Mary. It’s further...
2010-12-16
588 reads
Email Pruning
Email consumes a pretty significant chunk for me. Email for my day job, email for my blog, email from friend...
2010-12-15
867 reads
Soft Skills Matter More Than You Think
Over my career I’ve seen interviews fall into three categories:
The technical part. Questions on trace flags, wait states, backups, etc,...
2010-12-14
608 reads
More Networking Thoughts
I’ve happened to have a few networking events happen recently that I thought I’d share, all part of trying to...
2010-12-13
645 reads
IT Education Part 2
For those thinking about an IT career the options are bewildering, and I think the education establishment doesn’t do a...
2010-12-10
693 reads
Book Review: The Way We Work Isn’t Working
The Way We Work Isn’t Working by Tony Schwartz ($19 @ Amazon) is a holistic approach to work and a work...
2010-12-09
594 reads
SQLSaturday #62–Too Many Speakers
I received the email this week that I won’t be getting a place on the schedule, nor will the other...
2010-12-08
778 reads
SQLRally Call for Speakers Closes December 15, 2010
The call for speakers is open through December 15, 2010, and I hope many of you will take the chance...
2010-12-07
1,190 reads
Blogs
Adding Test data to msdb.sysjobhistory
By Steve Jones
One of our internal people was looking to test some process in (I assume)...
Microsoft Ignite Announcements Nov 2024
By James Serra
Announced at Microsoft Ignite last week were some new product features related to the...
SQL Training: Black Friday Deals Up to 75% Off
This Black Week, don't just get a discount—get ahead! Whether you're a total newbie...
Forums
% processor Time in Activity monitor is greyed out
When I connect to my SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) from...
Tools for MySQL memory estimations and optimization?
Hi all! I’ve been using MySQLCalculator.com for memory calculations, but I’m looking for alternatives...
Question of the Day
The Hash Join II
Which of these inputs is the smaller input to a hash join?
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