PASS has started up a monthly email newsletter for people interested in attending upcoming free webinars. If you want to subscribe and get on the mailing list just drop an email to Blythe Morrow. Did I mention that these webinars are free? Check out the names listed and tell me if you are going to … Read more
The other day we did an install of SSAS on a server without loading the database engine. Everything went fine, the end user started accessing the service and then we started talking about how we should make certain we are taking backups of the objects that are being created. Now, how would you think to … Read more
While shuffling some books around at home today I came across the SQL 2008 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant by William Stanek. I cannot imagine the person who has pockets big enough for this book other than the Jolly Green Giant. But since I have never met Mr. Stanek I suppose it is possible he could have … Read more
Well today was one of those days where there just does not seem to be enough time to take care of everything on your plate. Of course you want to finish what you have, after all it is just sitting there, and it would be rude to not finish your meal, your host might be … Read more
Thankfully I had yet another cross country flight yesterday. Why thankfully? Because the travel gives me ample time (and booze) to think about things like “If there was a DBA reality television show, what would it be like?” I started with the basics, something in a Survivor format, maybe a Big Brother, or The Apprentice, … Read more
Never, that’s when. Don’t want to believe me? Well then, who would you believe? How about the SQL Craftsman, a man with more MVP-ness than myself. What’s that? Not good enough for you? Well, then, let me introduce you to Paul Randal. He had some thoughts on the subject. http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlserverstorageengine/archive/2007/03/28/turn-auto-shrink-off.aspx http://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/paul/post/Auto-shrink-e28093-turn-it-OFF!.aspx So why is this … Read more
