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Updated presentation materials posted
I just uploaded a new set of deliverables from my Deadlocks presentation (which can be found here). The new archive just contains tweaks that were made last week at the Summit. I'm working on a few new scripts that illustrate … Continue reading
Temporary post – Presentation materials
I will post everything in their permanent homes later today… but for now, here are the materials from my last few presentations: A PowerShell Cookbook for DBAs An Introduction to Profiler and SQL Trace Deadlock Detection, Troubleshooting and Prevention Leveraging … Continue reading
A Brief Delay
I was hoping to knock out a few tasks over the weekend: Send the slide decks and code for my SQLSaturday #25 presentations to Stuart Ainsworth (blog, Twitter) for posting on the SQLSaturday.com web site Post the slide deck for … Continue reading
My First Anniversary at Terremark
One year ago, last Tuesday, I joined the Database Escalations and Implementation team at Terremark Worldwide, Inc. Looking back on the last twelve months, this has absolutely been the right move for me, both personally and professionally. Leaving Usability Sciences … Continue reading
Ready to Get My Forum On…
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m placing new focus on my goal of forum participation. I created a few accounts/profiles today in preparation to do so: I created a profile for the MSDN and TechNet forums. I’m glad … Continue reading
Taking Stock of My Goals for the Year
The fourth quarter of 2009 has waylaid me; where did the time go?!? This seems like a good time to evaluate the progress on my professional/technical goals for the year: Begin answering questions in forums and newsgroups I have been … Continue reading
Back from Hiatus
It has been two months since my last blog post. I was tremendously busy in August and September; the months seem to have passed so quickly! I have a lot to discuss from this period, including: SQLSaturday #17 A grueling … Continue reading
I’m Finally Catching Back Up
March was an incredibly hectic month for me. Actually, February was too! In light of so many other commitments, this blog was one of several endeavors that had to be put on hold. I’m finally getting caught up, though, so … Continue reading
Preface
A colleague of mine is a big proponent of social computing and, largely due to his influence, I have decided to take the plunge. Historically I’ve been a lurker, but I’m abandoning those tendencies for two main reasons: it’s time … Continue reading
