I took part in some training this week, specifically for SQL 2008 Business Intelligence. The class was taught by Peter Myers of SolidQ, and he did a wonderful job. I learned quite a bit in the first ninety minutes and could tell that Peter knows his stuff.
One little tidbit that came my way on the [...]
PASS 2009 Summit Early Bird is Ending!
I have been quite busy the past few weeks. So busy that I completely forgot to blog about this last Friday. Oh well, better late than never.
The early bird discount for the PASS 2009 Community Summit ends this Friday, May 1st. For a complete price breakdown, check out this page. If you (or your boss, [...]
SQL Server 2008 Audit
I have a new article published over at Simple Talk and I wanted to drop a quick note to point you over there to check it out. It is on SQL 2008 Audit, and gives an introduction to this new feature. Feel free to leave me a comment there (or here) I would love to [...]
Plans for SSD?
The question for the week is simple enough:
Are you planning to use solid state drives for your database servers in the next twelve months?
We are getting more involved with a server consolidation project here. As part of that project we are looking to build out an updated server environment. Part of that new “dream home” [...]
SSWUG vConference Day Two
Another day, another great showing by the folks at the SSWUG vConference. And I am not just saying that because I had eight sessions today! Seriously, because I really dislike watching myself give a presentation. And I especially dislike watching me flub my way through a simple demonstration, especially of something I have done a [...]
Cold Calls
I am thinking I should blog about this, but I didn’t want people to think I am a bigger ass than I already am. I have been assured that is not possible, so here goes.
Just a quick note to all those sales-persons out there that have me on their list of call to make. Stop [...]