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Sep 7, 2011
As if the original week of action planned was not enough SQLRelay just got Bigger! Three brand new User Groups have been added to the lineup and are highlighted below in red for your viewing pleasure. Wait there’s still more. The King will be returning to British soil. No my US chums I’m not talking [...]
Aug 23, 2011
Jul 12, 2011
Regular readers will now that I like to talk (quite a lot) about how we can be more effective as Data Professionals. Often the advice I put out there requires a consistent effort in order to really reap the greater benefits. Take my post series 5 Days To Outstanding DBA Customer Service as an example. [...]
Jun 27, 2011
A reader wrote to me over the weekend, seeking advice on behalf of their friend, who had been feeling deflated and lost on their SQL journey. Hi John, My long time friend ****** is a SQL DBA and he is feeling a bit down at the moment. He is trying to advance himself in the [...]
Jun 6, 2011
I can think of no other simple phrase that has the same pent up potential to ignite the most colourful of discussions amongst technical professionals. Yes, it’s Meme Monday time. A creation brought to life by Thomas Larock (Blog|Twitter) that places but a single requirement on an author and that is to write something. Surprisingly [...]
Apr 10, 2011
This weekend saw the 8th SQLBits conference take place amidst glorious British sunshine by the sea in Brighton. For those unable to attend the event you missed out on what was easily the most outstanding SQLBits experience to be had thus far. Here are some of my highlights. There were so many fantastic sessions over [...]
Apr 4, 2011
Welcome to the first Meme Monday! This idea was brought to life by Thomas Larock (Blog|Twitter). Today’s meme is “Write a SQL blog post in 11 words or less”, and here is my entry: Accidental DBA, feels lost, reaches out, discovers community. Learns, grows, shares. We all started out at the beginning. Realising quickly that there’s more to [...]
Feb 21, 2011
In case you missed it, being tucked away amongst all the other UK SQL Server User Group date announcements that I share on the weekly SQL Server Links round-up, I wanted to make sure that you all know the BIG news is that it’s back on! That’s right, there will be a SQL Server User Group [...]
Jan 20, 2011
Registration for SQLBits 8 is now open so what are you waiting for! This is undoubtedly one of the best opportunities for you to get SQL Server training here in the UK and to get involved in the SQL Server community, which by the way is one of your resolutions for this year. I’ve talked about [...]
Dec 23, 2010
This is an impromptu post to let you readers know that the SQLBits 8 dates have been announced! I’ve talked about the greatness of this event before so make sure you start planning your diary for next year now! As always, as soon as I know more, you’ll be the first to know. Happy Holidays!
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