Monthly Archives: March 2013

Data Loss

Posted on March 4, 2013 by way0utwest

This piece was originally published in Database Weekly. Two words that no database administrator ever wants to put together are “data” and loss”. We go to great efforts to ensure that our SQL Server data is protected, backed up, available … Continue reading →

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Come Learn at SQL Intersection, Get a Surface Tablet

Posted on March 4, 2013 by way0utwest

This spring I’m speaking at the SQL Intersection conference. It’s a new conference, managed by SQLskills founders Kimberly Tripp and Paul Randal. It’s April 8-11 in Las Vegas, and it’s got a slew of amazing speakers that I’ll be alongside, … Continue reading →

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Does Connect Work?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by way0utwest

I had a brief conversation on Twitter about the Microsoft Connect bug reporting system, and received the tweet pictured above. It notes: “I like how you used ‘Connect works’ in that sentence. Great work of fiction.” That made me laugh because it … Continue reading →

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Why SQL Server?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by way0utwest

Over the last few months I’ve met quite a few people that were just starting to work with SQL Server. For many of them, they’ve attended talks or presentations of mine or others, trying to learn enough to become more … Continue reading →

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