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Can you write a story in 11 words or less?

Can you write a story in 11 words or less?

on April 4, 2011 • 1 min read

“Sam Beckett, revised: Code again, error again, monitor better.”

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To Do: Win Great SQL Training and a Cruise

To Do: Win Great SQL Training and a Cruise

on March 31, 2011 • 3 min read

Wondering what to do when you get a break from work email today?

Make your opening move in a fun contest.

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I laughed, I cried, it was better than CATS: The Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 Reference Guide

I laughed, I cried, it was better than CATS: The Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 Reference Guide

on March 30, 2011 • 2 min read

You know what’s crazy?

A comprehensive, technical, well thought-out, and ENJOYABLE document. One written with the occasional interesting diagram and a reasonable use of acronyms, with effective tables and practical advice. A document that’s written for a human being which has helpful links to supporting documentation, but still makes you think.

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Using APPLY for calculations

Using APPLY for calculations

By Kendra Little on March 29, 2011 • 4 min read

Here’s a little TSQL snack. I picked this up in a presentation by Itzik Ben-Gan at the PNWSQL user group recently, and it’s become a fast favorite.

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Dynamic Management Quickie: Explore SQL Server system views and functions as you work

Dynamic Management Quickie: Explore SQL Server system views and functions as you work

By Kendra Little on March 22, 2011 • 2 min read

There’s a lot of dynamic management and system objects to keep track of in SQL Server. We all sometimes have the moment when we can’t remember exactly which DMV, DMF or other system view/function returns a particular column, or if something even IS accessible from the system objects.

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24 Hours of Rad: 24HOP Spring 2011 Recap

24 Hours of Rad: 24HOP Spring 2011 Recap

on March 18, 2011 • 2 min read

Tags: 24hop , twitter

This past Tuesday and Wednesday (March 15-16) were 24Hours of SQL PASS.

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Be My Date Next Tuesday, March 15 at 24 Hours of PASS

Be My Date Next Tuesday, March 15 at 24 Hours of PASS

By Kendra Little on March 10, 2011 • 3 min read

Next week the Professional Association for SQL Server will be providing 24 hours of free, online training on SQL Server.

Come get your learn on.

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