Just a quick reminder I am presenting Saturday (17 Sep 2011) at SQL Satuday #84 in Kalamazoo! Check out this schedule – there are a bunch or smart people presenting… plus me! I hope to see you there! :{>
Two Weeks Until SQLBits 9!
Introduction I can hardly believe SQLBits 9 is in two weeks! Christy and I are excited to make our first trip to the United Kingdom! Two Sessions It’s always an honor to present; I am doubly honored to present two sessions at SQLBits 9: A Day of SSIS – Thursday, 29 Sep 2011 – I …
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PASS Elections 2011 Update: NomCom Voting Closes Tomorrow!
Introduction I am following the PASS Board Elections 2011 process, blogging about the people and events. You can find a list of all my posts on the topic here. Nomination Committee Elections Update According to the schedule, NomCom elections close tomorrow – 9 Sep 2011. Check out the PASS Elections 2011 portal for more information. …
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Presenting at SQL Saturday #84–Kalamazoo 17 Sep 2011!
Introduction I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework and “I See a Control Flow. Now What?” at SQL Saturday #84 in Kalamazoo Michigan 17 Sep 2011! I See a Control Flow. Now What? This highly-interactive, demo-intense presentation is for beginners and developers just getting started with SSIS. Attend and learn how to build …
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SQLTreeO–Folders in SSMS
Introduction I got a note from Jakub Dvorak via LinkedIn inviting me to try SQLTreeO. I checked out the site, liked what I read, navigated to the download, and installed it. I think it’s pretty cool. Here’s how I used it: Create a New Folder in SSMS To create a folder, right-click the desired parent …
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QwikTalk and SQLPeople™ Announce Free SQL Help by Phone!
Introduction I received some awesome responses from I Am Here To Help™! One of them was an email from Josh Breinlinger, founder of QwikTalk.com. Josh and I spoke on the phone later that day to discuss using QwikTalk’s platform to provide free support to folks with SQL Server-related questions. It’s Like #SQLHelp on the Phone! …
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Quick Database Connectivity Testing
Introduction Ever find yourself needing to test connectivity, but you’re on a machine with no client tools? It happens to me occasionally. Here’s one trick to help: UDL files Right-click on the Windows Desktop, hover over New, and click Text Document: Rename the file to test.udl: Because you are changing the extension, you will be …
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How to Tell You’re a Community
Introduction I read a slogan yesterday and laughed out loud. Literally. Had I been drinking coffee at the time, I would have needed to clean my laptop screen. When the laughter subsided I realized the organization that created the slogan believes it to be true. At that point my community mentor instincts kicked in. I …
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On Starting a Technical Blog…
Introduction My friend and brother K. Brian Kelley (Blog | @kbriankelley | SQLPeople) recently wrote a meta-blog (blog about blogging) post entitled Don’t Wait to Start Blogging. Just before that, I received an email response to an earlier post (I Am Here To Help™) requesting advice on how to get started blogging. I directed the …
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PASS Elections 2011 Update: NomCom Elections Are Open
Introduction I am following the PASS Board Elections 2011 process, blogging about the people and events. You can find a list of all my posts on the topic here. Nomination Committee Elections According to the schedule, NomCom elections opened yesterday and remain open until 9 Sep 2011. Check out the PASS Elections 2011 portal for …
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