Database Deployment
I have a question for you today: How do you deploy a SQL Server database? Please leave a comment with your answer. This isn't a trap or trick question. I want to know how you go from no database to a...
View ArticlePresenting Database Design for Developers for PASS AppDev - Today!
I am honored to present Database Design for Developers to the PASS AppDev Virtual Chapter today at noon EDT via LiveMeeting! Details here . :{> Andy...(read more)
View ArticleT-SQL Snack: Why Does SSMS Generate Create Scripts With EXEC dbo.sp_executesql?
Introduction I've been meaning to blog about this for a while and a question from a team member prompted this post (thanks Allan!) SSMS Scripting Options In SSMS you can script a stored procedure -...
View ArticleSQL Saturday #48 Recap
Introduction I got to attend SQL Saturday #48 2 Oct 2010 and was honored to present. "I'm Andy, and I'm a session-hopper." There. I said it. When I'm not presenting, I often wander between sessions. I...
View ArticlePresenting Part 4 of Building a Scalable, Enterprise-Class Data Warehouse for...
I am honored to present Part 4 of 4 of Building a Scalable, Enterprise-Class Data Warehouse for SQL Server Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010! This presentation features a demo of expressor 3.0 studio by Steve...
View ArticleArticle: An Example of Test-Driven Development
Today, SQLServerCentral republished the first article in my Test-Driven Database Development series: An Example of Test-Driven Database Development . (Thanks SSC!)...(read more)
View ArticlePASS Goals and the SQL Server Community
Introduction I was honored to sit at the blogger's table during the keynote sessions at the PASS Summit 2010! Our official job was to promote the Summit keynotes via social media and our blogs. Our...
View ArticleSQLUniversity Professional Development Week: Learning To Fly
Introduction Clem and Jim Bob were out hunting the other day in the woods south of Farmville. As they crossed a ridge, they came upon a big ol' Momma Bear and her cub. The larger bear immediately...
View ArticleSQL Solstice
Introduction My friends in North Carolina have decided to create a new event called SQL Solstice . Details: 18 - 20 Aug 2011 Holiday Inn Brownstone & Conference Center 1707 Hillsborough Street -...
View ArticlePresenting at Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group Tomorrow!
I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework to Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group tomorrow, 20 Jul 2011! You can register here . Details: Infotec 100 Constitution Dr Virginia...
View ArticleI Am Here To Help™
Introduction This isn’t a trick. It’s not a gimmick. It’s not bait-and-switch. It is selfish; please allow me to explain: I Am Here To Help™ This has been my motto for the past few years. How can I...
View ArticleQuick Database Connectivity Testing
Introduction Ever find yourself needing to test connectivity, but you’re on a machine with no client tools? It happens to me occasionally. Here’s one trick to help: UDL files Right-click on the Windows...
View ArticleSQLTreeO–Folders in SSMS
Introduction I got a note from Jakub Dvorak via LinkedIn inviting me to try SQLTreeO . I checked out the site, liked what I read, navigated to the download , and installed it. I think it’s pretty cool....
View Article“Do Philanthropy Where You Are”
That call to action from Microsoft Leadership struck a chord with many in the SQL Server MVP Community. The response? SQL Server MVP Deep Dives , released at the PASS Summit 2009. Proceeds from the...
View ArticleSSIS Design Patterns, the Book
For the past two years, I have had the honor and privilege or authoring SSIS Design Patterns alongside Jessica Moss, Michelle Ufford, Tim Mitchell, and Matt Masson. Publication of the book – like many...
View ArticleSQL in the City Event Dates Announced!
Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena...
View ArticleRichmondSQL Meeting Tonight! (12 Dec 2013) - Az Arunachalam on Extended Events
When: Thursday, December 12th, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM! SQL Server Extended Events Microsoft is deprecating Trace and Profiler, a staple for monitoring SQL server since...
View ArticleYou Need a DBA
This post was inspired by a recent conversation with a DBA followed by reading The Curse of Relational Databases (especially the comments) posted at Grant Fritchey ’s SQL Server Central blog . I have...
View ArticleRepost for 2014: Come to the PASS Summit
I originally posted this five years ago. It’s about my first PASS Summit ten years ago. I’ve made a couple edits and added some links. I hope it will encourage you to attend the PASS Summit 2014....
View ArticleIt’s That Time of Year to Think About Your Career
If you work with SQL Server (or want to work with SQL Server), this is a good time of the year to think about your career. Why? It’s the holiday season and you should have some time off… unless you...
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