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
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
The 2009 PASS Summit website is now live. You can find it at http://summit2009.sqlpass.org/ The new website has all of the details you need for the upcoming Summit. One change you should be aware of are the new dates. We have moved from the traditional Wednesday through Friday format and the conference will now run from … Read more
Did you want to speak at the upcoming PASS 2009 Community Summit? Well, now is your chance! The call for speakers went out today and you can find all of the details at http://www.sqlpass.org/Community/SpeakerResource.aspx The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 10th, so do not put this off any longer. Get motivated and submit your … Read more
