Daily Archives: December 10, 2010

SQL Saturday #45 Cancelled

I hate not living up to commitments. It really, really bothers me and I have tried hard in my career to under-promise and over-deliver. However I’m going to get a big fat #FAIL for SQL Saturday #45. I found out … Continue reading

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The 2011 SQL Saturday Schedule is Filling Up

I have been trying to figure out where to go in 2011 for SQL Saturdays, especially as Red Gate is looking to have me do a few more demos and sessions at events. It seemed that there were relatively few … Continue reading

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Shrinking Databases

Every time you shrink a database, an angel gets its wings torn off. Or Paul Randal feels a disturbance in The Force. In other words, don’t do it. But people continually do shrink databases. Despite the constant advice and guidance … Continue reading

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