Notes From the April 19, 2016 Pinellas SQL Meeting
I drove to Clearwater (and back) yesterday to attend and present to the Pinellas SQL group. Misc notes from the...
2016-04-20
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SQLAndy
Insurance For Events
Posting here mostly because I’ll need this link again sooner or later! We’re hosting our more or less annual joint...
2016-04-12
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SSC Editorial: Would You Move for a Job?
I won’t say never, but it’s unlikely I’d move for a job – my roots are here in Orlando and I...
2016-04-07
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Ben Miller Speaking to oPASS & MagicPASS on April 19, 2016
Register to attend this joint chapter meeting at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opassmagicpass-joint-april-meeting-w-ben-miller-tickets-24457339561.
OPASS and MagicPASS are proud to present a special joint meeting with Ben...
2016-04-06
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SSC Editorial: Is Powershell Intimidating?
Is Powershell intimidating? It’s an interesting question, though perhaps unfair – TSQL can be intimidating when you first start out too....
2016-04-04
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If SQL Server Runs on Linux What’s Left for April Fools Day and A Journey Journey
It’s still a bit hard to believe that SQL Server will soon run on Linux. If you think back to...
2016-04-01
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2016 PASS Nominating Committee Announced
I was pleased to hear today that I was selected for the 2016 NomCom, along with Joaquin Romero, Erin Stellato,...
2016-03-31
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Notes from the March 2016 oPASS Meeting
Quick notes:
Chinese food instead of pizza (thanks Shawn!)The wine bar is doing some remodeling to make better use of the...
2016-03-28
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SSC Editorial: On Time, or Not
Is being on time important? I think that might be a revealing interview question. The answer might or might not...
2016-03-24
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Last Day to Submit Your Letter of Interest for the 2016 PASS Nominating Committee
I submitted my letter just a few minutes ago. It’s a template, doesn’t take more than 5 minutes to fill out and...
2016-03-23
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