I am happy to write this semi-official announcement regarding the upcoming 24 Hours of PASS event to be held on May 19th and 20th. This is the second event of this type that PASS has put together and the first one that I have had the privilege to help pull together. I know that I … Read more
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 … Read more
The first day of the SSWUG vConference has come and gone. Despite a handful of technical issues, the day must be considered a rousing success. The quality of the content, the quality of the video, and the quality of the live chat sessions was far above average. Now, since I have participated before, I have come … Read more
If you have ever dreamed about having me talk to you on all things SQL, then your chance starts tomorrow. The SSWUG vConference starts tomorrow morning and I have received a discount code for the. You can register for the conference here. And the code you want to use is: SPVTLASP09 If you have never … Read more
There is an upcoming event being hosted by SSWUG on Friday, April 17th. For more details you can click here or go to: https://www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/spring09/sql/s09event.asp And this is also a reminder that the SSWUG vConference is going to take place from April 22nd to the 24th. Yours truly will be presenting on the following topics: SQL … 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
