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I helped write a book! No, not THOSE books...

October 1, 2018

Every now and again, someone asks if I write romance novels. Why? Well, let’s ask Bing who Kendra Little is…. To clarify, I am not married, I have dogs instead of children, and I prefer romances about strong women who bring SQL Servers to their knees. I also don’t think it’s possible to drink too much coffee. Most of those pictures are of me, but a careful reader will note that the biography at the top references a domain name that, sadly, dear reader, I do not own.

Help me present at GroupBy: review my abstract

in sql

September 27, 2018

I’ve submitted a session proposal to the free, online GroupBy conference. Voting will open for sessions soon, but before then, you can help me out by reading my abstract. Is it a session you’d like to see? Got any constructive criticism that you think would make the session or abstract better? Let me know in the comments over on the abstract for “What ‘Digital Transformation’ Means, and How You Can Use It to Advance Your Career (Without Being a Robot)”

Four Free Sessions in October

in sql

September 26, 2018

I’ve got FOUR sessions coming up in October. These sessions will each be 30 minutes.

Why I Love DML Triggers in SQL Server

in sql

September 11, 2018

It’s TSQL Tuesday today! If you’re not familiar, TSQL Tuesday is a monthly blogging event where a Microsoft Data Platform community member chooses a writing prompt. This is a great thing if you’re interested in starting a technical blog and wonder, “What would I write about?” It’s also great if, like me, you occasionally want a little outside inspiration to shake things up. This month’s topic is from Steve Jones: we’re invited to write about an experience that we’ve had with triggers.

Watch My Keynote: Adapt and Thrive (25 minutes)

in sql

September 7, 2018

Do you know where your career is going? Do you know what skills you need to be successful in the current climate?

In this 25 minute keynote, I discuss the challenges and opportunities facing you as a data professional in this ever-changing landscape. You’ll also hear recommendations about which skills are needed to help you succeed in your role and how you can in turn support your IT team and business’ needs.

Calendar Reminders for SQL in the City Streamed Free Training Sessions

in sql

September 3, 2018

SQL in the City Streamed is coming up this week! This is an awesome FREE online event, and it’s all about learning new things and getting inspired.

Employee Agreements & Contracts: Best Practices (23 minute video)

in dear-sql-dba

August 29, 2018

So you’ve got an employee agreement in front of you: now what? In this episode, I talk about practical steps you should take to make sure that you understand the terms of your contract, and how to potentially negotiate the terms. Listen on the go Subscribe on iTunes, listen on Google Play, or plug this URL into your favorite podcasting app: http://dearsqldba.libsyn.com/rss# Video

How to cause a simple spill to tempdb

in execution-plans, query-tuning, sql-operations-studio

August 22, 2018

Sometimes it’s useful to know how to cause a problem.

Maybe you’ve never encountered the problem, and want to get hands-on experience. Maybe you’re testing a monitoring tool, and want to see if a condition flags an alert. Maybe you’re testing out a new client tool, and want to see how it displays it.

SQL in the City, Fall 2018 - Join Us!

in sql

August 22, 2018

Online (free!) SQL in the City Streamed – Sept 5, 7AM-12:40PM ET – free – Register In Person SQL in the City – New York – Oct 12 – contact your Redgate rep – Register SQL in the City – London – Oct 18 – GBP £150 until Aug 31, then £200 – Register SQL in the City – Chicago – Oct 26 – contact your Redgate rep – Register What will you learn?