This was easy??? Do you actually expect we'll read the question?? I almost put 4 then glanced again and saw it was * not a column.

We are like others not upgrading from SQL 2008R2 because of the cost. We'll soon be evaluating products for replacing in house systems and it being MS SQL based...

I generally use Print/Select statements but I have found the SQL debugger useful from time to time.

I feel very lucky. It is been a rare that I have been told get done by x date regardless of how poor it's done. Just yesterday my...

I think it goes back to who is responsible. I was on a team of about 10 progs and there was continual efforts to lay blame. Finally it...

I live in the US and the county government where I live has an extensive health 'watch' program. If you participate you get reduced rates and deductibles. It...

I am always surprised to hear a company say a lot of planning/prep isn't a good idea. I've worked at place that said 'huh that's a good idea' and...

Never needed this but did not 'really' know this existed. Thanks for the reminder.

All I want for xmas is a response from M$ for my suggestion to improve Visual Studio (and then of course for them to do it). I think I...

In the case of db updates/changes if the passive system gets 'distressed' then you can fix it. If you put it in production and if fails then you 'die'...

I believe Steve is referencing the old 'Canary in a Coal Mine'. Miners would test air quality using a bird. If it dies or becomes distressed get the...

Actually members of Congress have to pass background checks to get access to Top Secret information. I don't believe the President has similar requirements.

I am surprised no one mentioned Harry Seldon and the Foundation Book Series. Harry created a mathematics that could model human behavior on a large scale (accurately). Asimov's...

I am looking forward to the all you can eat sushi buffet!!!! Plus all the learning...

Pluralsight just added an R course. I am presently enjoying it (and hopefully learning at the same time!). I especially liked the first graph showing increasing value as...