We all like free stuff. Especially when we already know it’s something we love. And if you are reading this blog, you likely love or really like SQL Server. Or just maybe you are paid to like it. What ever the reason, the more you know about it the better you will be in applying [...]
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Road Trip – Chicago or BUST #sqlsat31
Almost time to hit the road… and I’m heading to SQL Saturday 31 in Chicago. Rumor has it that this weekend will provide an awesome experience. From the presentations being provided to the karaoke after party – I’m expecting a great time. If you will be at SQL Saturday 31, please stop by and introduce [...]
Discover SSD… or PASSMN April Meeting (4/20/10)
Yesterday I mentioned the upcoming SQL Server 2008 R2 launch event, and today I’m going to bring up this months Minnesota SQL Server User Group (twitter) meeting. This month’s meeting will be sponsored by Fusion-IO. Besides the pizza and drinks, they’ll be discussing SSD and some of their products. If you want to get an [...]
Buying New When It Is Already Obsolete
Since SQL Server 2005 came out I’ve been limited in my developmental space, since my home PC blows which leaves my laptop for development time and a boat anchor gathering dust on my desk. I’ve tried to run SQL2K5 on it but the Management Studio itself tends to barf up on me so it isn’t [...]
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