Monthly Archives: July 2010

SQL Saturday Advice – Build a Foundation

Posted on July 15, 2010 by way0utwest

I think this is a good idea, and I’ll give you some reasons, but every SQL Saturday ought to consider having a few sessions an hour before the main event starts.When the Rocky Mountain TechTrifecta v2 came to Denver this … Continue reading →

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Core DBA Skill – Backing up the tail log

Posted on July 14, 2010 by way0utwest

I’ve never had to do this in production, and I’ve only practiced it a few times, but I think this is a core DBA skill. Along with being able to backup and restore your databases, you should be able to … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #008 – Learning

Posted on July 13, 2010 by way0utwest

It’s time for another T-SQL Tuesday, the brainchild of Adam Machanic (Blog|@AdamMachanic) of SQLBlog.com. This time we have a SQLServerCentral author, and MCM, Robert Davis, running the show. How To Learn I’ve had a lot of school in my life. … Continue reading →

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Why I Write

Posted on July 13, 2010 by way0utwest

I have a great job. Actually it’s a fantastic job for me. I have flexible hours, I can work almost anywhere, which means that I can do things like go with my kids to events, even trips out of town … Continue reading →

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