Year: 2010

Free Day-Long Virtual Event for SQL Server

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SQL Server training, come get your fresh hot SQL Server training here… On Wednesday, March 3rd, we’re doing an all-day live virtual conference on how to use dynamic management views (DMVs) to do SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting.  We’re going to have sessions at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by: Kevin Kline…
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Performance Tuning Presentation for #SQLPASS on Jan 13th

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Eric Humphrey (Blog – @LotsaHelp) asked if I’d help out the Northwest Arkansas PASS chapter tomorrow and present remotely.  Because I know that you, reader, like to watch, here’s the coordinates: Start Time: Weds Jan 13th 11:45 AM Central (17:45 GMT) Attendee URL Meeting ID: ZRW878 Attendee Entry Code: X/~x]ZNH3 Audio: will be through your…
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Should We Hold #SQLPASS in Seattle?

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A survey just went out to SQLPASS members and it focuses some attention on where to hold the PASS Summit each year.  In November 2010, it’ll be held in Seattle for the third year in a row, and some folks think it should stay in Seattle permanently. I just don’t agree. Microsoft Doesn’t Have a…
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Meet the Author: Steven Wort

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Steven is one of my coauthors on Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting.  He’s quite an experienced SQL Server writer – his other books include: Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration Professional SQL Server 2005 Performance Tuning Professional SQL Server 2005 Administration I interviewed him over email to learn a little more. Tell me…
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How to Make a Dell PowerEdge Quieter

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I’ve got a few servers in my home lab and I’ve always taken steps to make sure they’re quiet.  I like running my lab out of my office closet, but I don’t want to hear any of them running.  I’ve blogged about how to build a silent PC, but today I’m tackling another noisy beast…
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My Favorite WordPress Plugins Lately

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In my series on how to start a blog with WordPress, I discussed a few plugins, but I’ve added a few more lately.  These are focused more at advanced bloggers who want to tweak the way their blog works. Align Images in RSS Feeds – does what it says on the box.  WordPress uses styles…
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My Favorite iPhone Apps

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Buying a new iPhone?  Here’s my favorite apps that I use regularly: Travel Apps Ambiance – $.99 – in my bedroom at home, I use a white noise generator to mask outside noise like trains, neighbors, Erika watching TV, and so on.  On the road, I fire up this iPhone app, which does the same…
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PowerTraveller MiniGorilla Battery Review

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I’m on the road again this week, but this time it’s for fun – I’m going on a week-long Caribbean cruise with Mom (Twitter).  While I’m away, I’ve scheduled a series of review posts.  Today I’m focusing on the last gadget I bought on the road. The Problem: Too Many Chargers and Batteries I travel…
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