Category Archives: SQL

MCITP 70-451 Links Page

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

I have been asked a few times if there was a landing page for the 70-451 posts and figured that such a page would probably be more helpful than just the tags post.  So, without further ado, here is the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

I’ve signed up for a few more SQL Saturdays and I’m very excited about both.  The first I will be speaking at is SQL Saturday #89 in Atlanta, GA on 17 September 2011.  One of the reasons I’m excited about … Continue reading →

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SSIS Quick Tip: Size Matters

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

I imagine that other people have some of the same issues with enterprise data models which I have had in the past.  It seems that no one wants to be the person who might limit someone’s artistic abilities to write … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #77–Pensacola, FL–Wrap Up

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Thoughts First and foremost I’d like to thank the event organizers for putting on a wonderful event.  I know that it takes a lot of effort and hard work.  I appreciate it. At first I was a little skeptical of … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #77 Pensacola FL

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Just a friendly reminder that SQL Saturday #77 will be 4 June 2011 in Pensacola, FL.  I’m really looking forward to this event as each of the years I’ve made it to Pensacola I’ve had a blast.  If you do … Continue reading →

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SQL Server Statistics

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

I picked the SQL Server Statistics book (pamplet?) by Holger Schmeling up at SQL Rally from the Red Gate booth and read through it the next weekend.  I feel lucky to have done so as apparently this one will probably … Continue reading →

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SQL Rally Wrap Up

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Overview First off I’d like to say thank you to the sponsors of SQL Rally and to the pass team that made it happen.  This was an absolutely wonderful event and I look forward to seeing what will happen both … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #74 Recap and SQL Rally

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Only one post this week as I am extremely busy at the moment.  I’ll do a quick recap SQL Saturday #74 and give some exciting news.  Unfortunately, my camera died sometime right before lunch.  Oh well: First up, the quick … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #74 Jacksonville, FL

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

SSIS Data Flow Buffer Breakdown I just wanted to once again try to get the word out about the SQL Saturday conference this weekend in Jacksonville, FL.  My Derby hat will be doing a presentation on SSIS Data Flow Buffer … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville SQL Server User Group April Meeting Wrap Up

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Recap Since I did a presentation this month for the JSSUG, I wanted to write a quick wrap up on the meeting.  There were about 15 people who attended the presentation.  That number is much, much lower than the normal … Continue reading →

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