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September 2008 - Posts
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Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 4:52 AM |
The Internet includes a huge amount of SQL Server content, but much of it is hard to find. One of the ways I try to keep up is to follow a large number SQL Server-related RSS feeds using a RSS Feed Reader. Some of these feeds are very active, while others Read More
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Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:30 AM |
In previous blog entries, I have talked about the importance of managing your online brand. One important part of this is participation in social networking websites. If you are not yet familiar with the term, social networking refers to websites that Read More
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Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 12:53 AM |
It seems it was almost yesterday when SQL Server 2008 went RTM. And now, less than 60 days after 2008 was released, Microsoft has released Cumulative Update Package 1, which includes 78 hot fixes. You can see the entire list here. As is the general rule Read More
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Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:11 AM |
After a very long wait, SQLPASS has introduced its new website (www.sqlpass.org). If you were a previous member of PASS, you should have received an e-mail with your new username and password. If you thought you were a member, but did not receive the Read More
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Posted Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:37 AM |
In SQL Server 2008, a new feature called the Performance Data Collector was added. It has the ability to collect SQL Server-related performance data, store it in a database called the Management Data Warehouse, and then produce various performance Read More
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Posted Sunday, September 21, 2008 5:45 AM |
Whether we like it or not, DBAs are becoming security experts. It’s not a job we want, but it’s been thrust upon us as we are the protectors of the organization’s data. Whether required by law, or just for self-protection, more and more Read More
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Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:09 PM |
In a recent survey conducted by Careerbuilder.Com, 22% of hiring managers said that they use social networking websites to research candidates for potential jobs, which is up from 11% in 2006. In addition, about one third of those said they discovered Read More
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Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008 3:19 PM |
In a previous blog entry, I talked about the benefits of getting involved in the SQL Server community. In this blog entry, I'll take a detailed look at many of the different ways you can participate and contribute to the community. While Read More
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Posted Friday, September 05, 2008 2:45 PM |
One key trait I see over and over again in successful DBAs is their willingness to share their knowledge with others. Instead of just focusing on what their profession can bring to them, these DBAs also consider what they can bring to their profession. Read More
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Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 5:26 PM |
In a previous post, I recommended that you attend a local user's group, code camp, SQL Saturday, or a national conference in order to boost your SQL Server skill set. In this blog entry, I want to make some suggestions that you can take in order to improve Read More
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