Here’s a handy little block of T-SQL code to improve code stability.
Simplifying CSV Data Loads
When it comes to loading CSV data into the database, many options exist, however, few make it as simple as CSVexpress, powered by expressor software.
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[OT] Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins
In light of the current world scene, I’m reminded of the great mahatma Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins.
Troubleshooting Repeated Login Failures on SQL Server
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PASS Summit 2011, Day 3 – A Tribute to Wayne Snyder
Here’s my tribute to Wayne Snyder, rolling off the PASS board of directors at the end of this year.
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PASS Summit 2011, Day 1
I’ve already had a few good days in Seattle/Redmond this week, meeting with the Microsoft SQL Server program teams and with other Microsoft SQL Server MVPs. I was as excited as a squeeling Justin Beiber fangirl waiting for his new video, wishing I could tell you all of the cool things I learned at Redmond about [...]
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