Monthly Archives: December 2010

iPads for Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2010 by way0utwest

Recently I mentioned that having a smartphone has made me much more productive. I’m on the move fairly often, and the ability to respond to emails and keep in touch with people, take notes, and check on SQLServerCentral from almost … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday #45 Cancelled

Posted on December 10, 2010 by way0utwest

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

Posted on December 10, 2010 by way0utwest

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

Posted on December 10, 2010 by way0utwest

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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