Much like last time, I decided to keep a running diary of events as the day unfolds, so check back frequently for updates. I will also be on UStream, you can watch me watching the sessions by going to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/24-hours-of-pass The broadcast will get started in just a few minutes… 6:55AM I’m awake, and so … Read more
This Wednesday, May 19th, PASS will be hosting their second 24 Hours of PASS event. The first event last September was quite successful. So successful, in fact, that when PASS decided to do it again my first thought was about how difficult it is for sequels to be as successful as the original. For example, … Read more
There was a conversation a while back on Twitter regarding a survey that claimed to represent “Americans”. I don’t recall the survey itself, but I believed the end result used words such as “62% of Americans think bacon should replace turkey as a Thanksgiving meal.” The survey itself was conducted using 1,000 people, and someone … Read more
I’ll be honest, I was *really* looking forward to using the Utility Control Point feature in SQL 2008 R2. I wanted to give the UCP a test drive, kick the tires, and get out on the open road. I even started asking around to see if we could get our hands on the shiny new … Read more
Welcome back to SQL University! This week I am going to step *way* outside my comfort zone and talk about SSIS. I am not embarrassed to say that I have little to no practical experience as an SSIS developer, I simply have not had the need to play with SSIS to the extent that I … Read more
I was tagged by Paul Randal (blog | twitter) in a recent chainposting on what features I would like to see removed from SQL Server. Paul did not say if I was allowed to repeat any of the items he listed but I am going to do so anyway because I feel that strongly about … Read more
