As long as they can be braindumped they are worthless IMHO. They generate revenue for Microsoft, so they have a vested interest in keeping them around and changing the requirements...

Why wealth redistribution does not work.:-D

http://socialismdoesntwork.com/why-socialism-doesnt-work/

I would say it provides all the the basic tools you need to secure information in (and outside of) your database. What it doesn't have is a sophisticated...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (6/15/2012)

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IceDread (6/15/2012)

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First of all, I think a lot of jobs are being moved to countries where it cost less in several ways with employees because...

Agreed, college teaches a lot of "theory". College benefits the professors alot more than it does the students, nowadays...

I would prefer to be on the sea which raises all ships, than one where most are drowning and every now and then, some lucky person wins a lottery to...

I am reminded of something my father said to me when I was a little boy. He said "Son, when you become an adult, YOU are responsible for your own...

Jo,

Depending on the size of tree (job), correct. It's all about...

"I heard a great quote recently from Abraham Lincoln that I think applies. He said "If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening...

SQL Server has finally got the ball started and rolling with TDE and CLE, but they still got a long way to go yet when it comes to encryption IMHO.:-D

I liked Redgate SQL Monitor, but I utlimately came down on the side of SQL Sentry's Event Manager because it has an "Outlook Calendar style" for managing just about everything...

Most people today can't afford to work without pay, but if your situation (living at home,etc.) allows it, then I say go for it.:-D

Great article Steve. Personally, I live my life on the margins, there is a lot of freedom out there. 😀

Agreed Lynn. will do. However, those same rules should apply to others as well. Not just me. Instead of others calling me a "troll" or other nasty names publicly. please...

Just an FYI. My smileys are automatically built in to my posts just like my signature, so there is nothing really to read into that. Also, in my defense I...