Shouldn't you be comparing the Prius gas savings to a Corolla or something? Comparing to a van doesn't seem fair as they aren't the same type of cars.

I've had the same problem before. Sort of an intermittent thing. If you switch the owner of the job to sa and run it, it should run successfully....

Sounds great. An idea - the better the article, the less you charge the vendor.

Cool - I misspoke in my original post. The Database Weekly email, which I'm a huge fan of, really suffers from this issue (in my opinion). If there...

I figured that was the reason for the redirects, and I understand. However, take today's editorial for example. You link to an article about telecommuting. Before, I...

"Write once, suck everywhere" is an excellent line. 

I'm on the other end on the portability issue.  We run mostly software purchased from other companies and most of the problems...

Loading up on SPF 45 to protect my pasty skin and the pasty skin of the kiddos, slapping on some bug spray and nets to protect from the mosquitos and...

Steve -

I appreciate the vicarious trip through the conference.  As a standard DBA who would prefer to work more on the BI side than he does, I'm very interested...

Yikes!

When it comes to certifications, latest == greatest

I mean, I love Report Builder as much (if not more) than the next guy.  However, think we can mix it up a little?  =)

I use xml configuration files and text log files stored in the default path in a folder specific to the package.

I deploy with the deployment package just for the reminder...

Once you have registered, it is too late to add the SSC code.  I emailed pass2006@badgeguys.com and was told so when I explained that I had intended to use...

I've been using MSDB so packages are backed up with database backups. 

This was probably the dullest I've read to date, but I must say that I have enjoyed the series so far.