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. … Read more

Now Writing for MSSQLTips.com

Every now and then I see requests come to our team that say “hey, buddy, when was the last time that database was restored?” My first thought has been, historically, “how the hell am I supposed to know that?” After all, the management tools given to us (EM, SSMS) never list a “last restore date” … Read more

Carbon Footprints

Apparently, someone is concerned with Google searches: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10140142-54.html Now, why are they focusing on Google? I mean, how many hits a day does Amazon.com get? Why pick on Google? What about MSN.com? (I would ask about Live Search but chances are not enough people bother using that for it to matter as far as power … Read more