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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 1

It's nice having the kids get older. While I was on a call, my wife texted to ask if I could bring something to her a few ranches down the road. Only about 1/2 mile, but I was busy. Sent my 14 yr old to drive up there in the truck.

I thought she'd like the BMW, but apparently getting her up on the first day of summer vacation was not appreciated.

Luis Cazares SSC Guru Points: 183706 More actions · Answer 2

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (5/21/2015)
It's nice having the kids get older. While I was on a call, my wife texted to ask if I could bring something to her a few ranches down the road. Only about 1/2 mile, but I was busy. Sent my 14 yr old to drive up there in the truck.
I thought she'd like the BMW, but apparently getting her up on the first day of summer vacation was not appreciated.

I could be your son if you let me drive the BMW. 😀

Luis C.
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TomThomson SSC Guru Points: 104773 More actions · Answer 3

Have a look at this one. To me it looks like a recipe for disaster.

Tom

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 4

Luis Cazares (5/21/2015)
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (5/21/2015)
It's nice having the kids get older. While I was on a call, my wife texted to ask if I could bring something to her a few ranches down the road. Only about 1/2 mile, but I was busy. Sent my 14 yr old to drive up there in the truck.
I thought she'd like the BMW, but apparently getting her up on the first day of summer vacation was not appreciated.
I could be your son if you let me drive the BMW. 😀

Pass. I have enough kids taking my car as it is

Jason A. Long SSC-Insane Points: 23786 More actions · Answer 5

TomThomson (5/21/2015)
Have a look at this one. To me it looks like a recipe for disaster.

The word "Darwinism" comes to mind...

Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 6

TomThomson (5/21/2015)
Have a look at this one. To me it looks like a recipe for disaster.

Or, we could just set fire to the server room and watch it burn. Same outcome, prettier show and less time involved.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 7

Yes, excellent idea, just go and change max server memory from ~28 GB with SQL using all of it down to 4GB and back up because that 95% figure in Task Manager is scary.

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Eirikur Eiriksson SSC Guru Points: 182912 More actions · Answer 8

GilaMonster (5/22/2015)
Yes, excellent idea, just go and change max server memory from ~28 GB with SQL using all of it down to 4GB and back up because that 95% figure in Task Manager is scary.

Any suggestions on changing "DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN!" into a really strongly abusive statement and preferably combine it with "STOP MEDDLING"? I think that might be the way of getting the message through.

😎

Stuart Davies SSCoach Points: 19505 More actions · Answer 9

GilaMonster (5/22/2015)
Yes, excellent idea, just go and change max server memory from ~28 GB with SQL using all of it down to 4GB and back up because that 95% figure in Task Manager is scary.

OK - I've done that task manager looks fine now. But teh users are complaining ***URGENT PLZ HELP*** 😀

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 10

Eirikur Eiriksson (5/22/2015)
GilaMonster (5/22/2015)
Yes, excellent idea, just go and change max server memory from ~28 GB with SQL using all of it down to 4GB and back up because that 95% figure in Task Manager is scary.
Any suggestions on changing "DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN!" into a really strongly abusive statement and preferably combine it with "STOP MEDDLING"? I think that might be the way of getting the message through.
😎

I need a 'Stop flailing around at random' message to get through.

Gail Shaw
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jasona.work SSC Guru Points: 50117 More actions · Answer 11

TomThomson (5/21/2015)
Have a look at this one. To me it looks like a recipe for disaster.

After reading this one, I had to glance at the poor guys profile to see if he might be working at my last employer...

And yes, I could see them doing this (they were actually planning something similar, one application, lots of different customers, one database to rule them all...)

Bear in mind as well, they write medical practice management software, so HIPPA (or however the acronym is spelled) applies...

jasona.work SSC Guru Points: 50117 More actions · Answer 12

Ah, the Friday before a 3-day weekend here in the US...

Everyone smart took the day off, everyone who couldn't take the day off is trying to figure out how to leave early...

Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 13

jasona.work (5/22/2015)
Ah, the Friday before a 3-day weekend here in the US...
Everyone smart took the day off, everyone who couldn't take the day off is trying to figure out how to leave early...

Darn, I'm not smart.

Actually my employer does an early release day for holidays, so the office is closing at 2pm. It's nice especially for those who plan on going away for the weekend, you can beat the worst traffic.

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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 14

Question, how many of you work in an open work space? If you do, what are your thoughts?

My employer just finished a renovation and I'm moving into an open work space environment, and I'm not real existed about it.

Jack Corbett
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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 15

Jack Corbett (5/22/2015)
Question, how many of you work in an open work space? If you do, what are your thoughts?
My employer just finished a renovation and I'm moving into an open work space environment, and I'm not real existed about it.

When I go to Redgate it's open and I'm not excited by it. Maybe it would grow on me over time, but in short bursts it's painful.

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