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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 1

Tammy,

WELCOME!!! You might be a newbie, but it looks like you've got the right attitude to deal with your issues.

As it so happens, you've stumbled upon our "water-cooler" thread, where we go to vent about things or to ramble on about things in general. We try to keep technical stuff out of here (though they do get in from time-to-time). It would be beneficial to find the appropriate forum to post your issues in... many people with expertese in certain areas hang out in those forums to be able to help people faster.

Ask away... there are many people out here that will help you, especially when you can show what you've tried.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 2

CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
Thanks Lynn.
I have to agree with the others in that thread - I don't see the relevance to a Masters Degree and I don't see why the person would need somebody else to do it all for him.

Let's see:

Lazy, Incompetent, PHB.

Care to add a few?

Edit: Quote bug got me. Had to fix... 😛

TheRedneckDBA SSChampion Points: 14001 More actions · Answer 3

Lynn Pettis (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
GSquared (4/12/2010)
Just had a guy today who posted a whole exam, which he says "a friend needs for his masters program".
Where is that one? I think it might be fun - not to answer - to evaluate (insert devil emoticon).
Here.

Wonder what university the degree is from.

The Redneck DBA

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 4

Jason Shadonix (4/12/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
GSquared (4/12/2010)
Just had a guy today who posted a whole exam, which he says "a friend needs for his masters program".
Where is that one? I think it might be fun - not to answer - to evaluate (insert devil emoticon).
Here.
Wonder what university the degree is from.

UPAMFN (University of Pay A-lot of Money For Nothing) 😀

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 5

CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
Jason Shadonix (4/12/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
GSquared (4/12/2010)
Just had a guy today who posted a whole exam, which he says "a friend needs for his masters program".
Where is that one? I think it might be fun - not to answer - to evaluate (insert devil emoticon).
Here.
Wonder what university the degree is from.
UPAMFN (University of Pay A-lot of Money For Nothing) 😀

I resemble that remark (apparently)

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How best to post your question[/url]
How to post performance problems[/url]
Tally Table:What it is and how it replaces a loop[/url]

"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 6

jcrawf02 (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
Jason Shadonix (4/12/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
GSquared (4/12/2010)
Just had a guy today who posted a whole exam, which he says "a friend needs for his masters program".
Where is that one? I think it might be fun - not to answer - to evaluate (insert devil emoticon).
Here.
Wonder what university the degree is from.
UPAMFN (University of Pay A-lot of Money For Nothing) 😀
I resemble that remark (apparently)

There were plenty of times that I felt the same way. Now looking back on it and reflecting on what that "Masters" dude is getting, I think I got a lot for my money 😉

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 7

At least I found SSC. Learned more about SQL and about how to learn and act professionally than I am either in school or at work.

(Plus, I get to learn about swords, horse manure, sentient forums, slingshots ....too many things to name...)

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How best to post your question[/url]
How to post performance problems[/url]
Tally Table:What it is and how it replaces a loop[/url]

"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."

Roy Ernest SSC-Dedicated Points: 38780 More actions · Answer 8

jcrawf02 (4/12/2010)
At least I found SSC. Learned more about SQL and about how to learn and act professionally than I am either in school or at work.
(Plus, I get to learn about swords, horse manure, sentient forums, slingshots ....too many things to name...)

Dont forget... Raising kids as well... 🙂

Actually I agree with you regarding learning here in SSC. It has saved my bacon couple of times.. 🙂

-Roy

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 9

jcrawf02 (4/12/2010)
At least I found SSC. Learned more about SQL ....

You talkin 'bout me? :w00t:

Seriously, this is so true. I've been developing against SQL since 6.5, but I've learned more in the last 2.5 years (since I found this site) than in all the other years... combined. And, IMO, the secret is to get involved and answer questions / write articles. And to be open to new ideas.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Greg Edwards-268690 SSC-Insane Points: 20680 More actions · Answer 10

jcrawf02 (4/12/2010)
At least I found SSC. Learned more about SQL and about how to learn and act professionally than I am either in school or at work.
(Plus, I get to learn about swords, horse manure, sentient forums, slingshots ....too many things to name...)

Dear Experts -

A friend of mine has an exam and job interview interview coming up soon.

I got a copy of the exam ahead of time, and do not understand the questions about DBCC Timewarp and pork chop launchers.

Plz Help ASAP - this is an emergency.

TIA,

;-):hehe:

Seriously - lots or great things to explore and learn from on this site. Some great minds willing to teach someone who wants to learn. A newbie who reads what they are pointed to, gives all the suggested sample info, can get a lot of quality help.

Thanks,

Greg E

GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 11

I SERIOUSLY wish I'd had access to this site when I first started out. Unfortunately, it didn't exist yet.

I learned more in my first year here than I did in all the years prior to that. Well, about SQL and a few non sequitur subjects.

Hmmm .... new 4LA, "NSQL", "Non-Sequitur Query Language". Defined as a method to read the contents of The Thread. I like it!

- Gus "GSquared", RSVP, OODA, MAP, NMVP, FAQ, SAT, SQL, DNA, RNA, UOI, IOU, AM, PM, AD, BC, BCE, USA, UN, CF, ROFL, LOL, ETC
Property of The Thread

"Nobody knows the age of the human race, but everyone agrees it's old enough to know better." - Anon

Chad Crawford SSChampion Points: 11610 More actions · Answer 12

Jason Shadonix (4/12/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/12/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/12/2010)
GSquared (4/12/2010)
Just had a guy today who posted a whole exam, which he says "a friend needs for his masters program".
Where is that one? I think it might be fun - not to answer - to evaluate (insert devil emoticon).
Here.
Wonder what university the degree is from.

Looking at the username, I found this on Google: www.lsbu.ac.uk. It looks like they do use MSC as an abbreviation for one of their degrees.

Chad

TAMMYAUDETTE Ten Centuries Points: 1259 More actions · Answer 13

Thanks for all the replies!

I am genuinely grateful for the help I've received so far, and I look forward to the point where I can take what I've learned and help other newbies in this forum.

Even if it takes months and months, I plan on contributing as much as I can when I've learned enough to give a helpful response.

Thanks again!

Tammy 😀

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 14

TAMMYAUDETTE (4/12/2010)
Thanks for all the replies!
I am genuinely grateful for the help I've received so far, and I look forward to the point where I can take what I've learned and help other newbies in this forum.
Even if it takes months and months, I plan on contributing as much as I can when I've learned enough to give a helpful response.
Thanks again!
Tammy 😀

You're welcome.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

Trey Staker SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4796 More actions · Answer 15

@Tammy --SSC is an awesome site. Don't worry about being a "newb". There isn't a person out there who hasn't been a "newb" at one point. SQL Server is now broad enough that many of us who have been doing this a long time are "newbs" in certain areas that we haven't had the chance to deal with yet.

Sounds like you are like many of us "Accidental" DBA. The goal is to become and exceptional DBA. I may suggest you read Brad M. McGehee book on becomming an exceptional DBA. I believe it is a free pdf download. [/url]

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