someguy -- there is a built in issue with getting a new phone line that is unlisted. It WAS listed for someone else. For the last 5 years...

The ACLU has a comical video of ordering pizza in 2012. Data Mining and linking of information can get out of hand already. But imagine the possibilities. ...

It is a double edged sword. Two of our grocery chains in my area (Cops and County Market) each had their own branded customer cards. You had to...

I used to keep everything. Then I said... "Retention Period Expired." and purged all of the old stuff I had no use for. Did I really need my...

I am not much for taking test... nor, i admit, am I great at it. I could pass a MCDBA cert if needed however I do not feel the...

Just because we can script it doesn't mean we should. It is very similar to those who use utilities to make changes vs scripting it. Some argue you...

exactly. From an administering and supporting SQL perspective a person that is passionate and a very capable Troubleshooter will go far further than someone who can pass a multiple...

Non-completion does not mean failure. And that needs to be made evident. I don't like the 'impossible question' idea. If you do a vm it really...

I like the vm idea. My strengths are definitely in the trial by fire troubleshooting, performance and administration. I am good at coding and db creation but i...

Bachelors in Computer INformation Systems and Camp Managment...

I think i use the stuff from the CM a whole lot more than the CIS degree to be successful.

Thanks for the link. I will dig into that.

nope. Just a plain ol' everyday query in SSMS.

Trying to wrap up development of a larger query set to use for SSRS and this is on of the queries...

Lynn, unfortunately i have no control over indexes. The showplan is the same for both. there are covering indexes.

GSquared, Thanks. I will look into that.

Pride and Dignity often get in the way of a person being helpful. Especially for those of us who being a DBA (or any other job function) is our...

the pt is one I can't stand. reminds me of my wife's neon. same frame so it makes sense.

as for the jetta, the torque of the diesel makes...