Monthly Archives: July 2011

Geeky Distractions

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I saw Captain America recently and enjoyed it. I’ve been following the Marvel comics as they move to the movie screen, having seen Iron Man and Thor as well, and looking forward to The Avengers next year. My kids have enjoyed the movies as well, and it’s likely … Continue reading →

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You Can Telecommute

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I’ve written a number of pieces about telecommuting over the years, and while some people have had success in getting permission to work from home, many of you tell me that your current manager, and likely every manager you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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When Did That Restore Finish?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I saw this question come across Twitter under the #sqlhelp tag one day and was wondering myself. Someone suggested the default trace, I was thinking msdb.dbo.restorehistory and decided to check. First I hit Books Online. It notes that the restore_date … Continue reading →

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Third Times a Charm – SQL Saturday #64 – Baton Rouge

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

We’re a week away from SQL Saturday #64 in Baton Rouge, LA. It takes place on August 6, 2011 at the Patrick Taylor at LSU again, the same location as the last two years. If you’re in the area, sign … Continue reading →

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