Preserved and Unpreserved:

I often use the terms "preserved" and "unpreserved" table. I think it's from some ORACLE documentation that I read about 15+ years ago, but I find it useful....

"....I might use that, if you don't mind?"

Mind?! I'd be honored!

Best regards,

SteveR

I thoroughly enjoyed the cleverly-written, humorous introduction, and I look forward to the rest of the series.

I have found that SQL Server 2005 was a big leap forward towards...

I wasn't too concerned about the Diebold-type electronic voting machines until I read Avi Rubin's book, Brave New Ballot. I recommend it highly.

Meanwhile, Avi's book motivated me to volunteer...

Jeff, once again, you are my hero!!

Beautifully-written article about such a useful topic.

I've used a "dates" table for quite a while, and actually have a tally table in the current...

Hey Jeff!

Sounds like you're a good candidate to write "ORACLE for SQL Server Developers." 🙂

Seriously, would you consider writing an article for SQLServerCentral.com about some of the stuff you...

Hello Damon,

I have already read the very good first article you mentioned by 'Vyas', but the rest of your list is gold - exactly what I was looking for in...

Like Stacey, I'll be working a lot with Oracle databases as of this month - but as a developer, rather than a DBA.

I've been unsuccessfully looking for what I would...

I never became a fan of FoxPro but I am a great fan of the people who came to Microsoft when they bought Fox Software. As was their usual practice,...

Easy:

Beatles - A Hard Day's Night

Beatles - Help!

Beatles - Rubber Soul

Beatles - Revolver

Rutles -  The Rutles

Now, if for some reason I became suicidal and wanted some Music to Slit My Wrists...

I like palm trees and ocean, and my dream world is one where I can wear t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops 24/7.

So naturally, I end up going up to Canada every...

"However the decision to implement a specific technology should be done so carefully and without compromising the requirements of the system. ..."

Exactly so, Steve - the Help America Vote Act...

Very good post Vasant, and I also appreciate John Robinson's script for finding tables or columns from a portion of the name.

After several years of using SQL 2000, I stumbled across...

"...But you'd still have the support issues over time. Even the Linux versions from 5 years ago aren't well supported. Sure you'll find someone that might have a patch, but...

I can't imagine spending thousands of $$ on a plasma TV.... but maybe I can talk my neighbor into buying one!