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August
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Database Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 Tools and Approaches - Whitepapers
Tutorial on the tools and approaches for a database upgrade to sql server 2008
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Does Maintenance Plan depend on SSIS?
Yesterday, I responded to a post in which the Maintenance Plans were failing after the cluster resources failed over. The user doubted that on the passive node (now active after failover), the Service Pack installation was not done properly and it had to do anything with SSIS installation on that ...
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It is nearly UG meeting time once again. The S3OLV UG will be meeting Thursday August 12 at 6:00. Come and enjoy the fun and socialize with local SQL Server enthusiasts. This month we will be hosting another LiveMeeting presentation. We have the pleasure of listening to Grant Fritchey ...
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August S3OLV UG Meeting
It is nearly UG meeting time once again. The S3OLV UG will be meeting Thursday August 12 at 6:00. Come and enjoy the fun and socialize with local SQL Server enthusiasts. This month we will be hosting another LiveMeeting presentation. We have the pleasure of listening to Grant Fritchey ...
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Vote For The PASS SQLRally Logo
We received over 100 submissions for our 99designs contest to design the SQLRally logo. The SQLRally planning team, with help from the PASS Board of Directors, have narrowed the list down to 3 finalists. Now it's up to the SQL community to help pick the winner! Check out the ...
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So I Got Promoted, Now What? Employ the Same Successful Tactics
[This is part three in a series of posts about how to effectively transition to your new role after being promoted.] Series Outline So I Got Promoted, Now What? Stop Doing Your Old Job Employ the Same Successful Tactics Get to Know Your Peers Get a Trusted System Manage Your ...
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How to Attend a Tech Conference
I’m absolutely positive that I’m not the first to blog on this topic, but I haven’t seen anyone else say exactly what I want to say. So. Hi! So, you want to come to a tech conference, like SQL Connections, TechEd, a free SQL Saturday, or the ...
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How many users are connected to my database?
At times as a DBA this question will be asked. “How many users are connected to my database right now?”. There are various approaches for getting this information. Here are the two scripts that I usually use. SQL Server 2000: select db_name ( dbid ) as [Database Name] , ...
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SQLRockstar 2010 Tour Dates
Want to take part in the SQLRockstar 2010 “What Are You Waiting For” Tour? Check out my upcoming tour schedule and see if I am coming to a location near you. 2010 US (and Tennessee) Tour Dates 8/10 Seacoast SQL Server User Group, Portsmouth, NH 8/11 Southern New ...
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