Why Do We Always Draw Tower Servers?
Whenever I see system drawings, a server is always represented by a standing rectangle– it’s taller than it is wide. It seems to represent the kind of tower server that’s left sitting under someone’s desk.
Complaining Doesn't Help, Even When Your Office Smells Like Pee
I’ve had a problem for a little while: my office smells like pee, and it gives me a headache sometimes.
Correction: my office smelled like pee. Past tense. The problem has been resolved.
SQL PASS 2011: Notes From a Presenter
SQL PASS Summit 2011 was a lot of fun. I reconnected with lots of people and met many more. I attended as many sessions as possible and learned new things. And I presented my first full length session at the SQL PASS conference.
SQLPASS Summit 2011: Meet New People
I’m really excited: I’m on the Orientation Committee for the SQL PASS Summit 2011. This means I have a group of eight people who I can help make the most of the SQL PASS Summit this year.
Free Webcast on SQL Server Isolation Levels: (NOLOCK) or YESFUN?
Tomorrow evening I will be presenting for the SQL PASS Application Development chapter. Stop by and say hello!
Why You Should Create A Speaker Resume
Speakers and presenters of all types: do you keep a list of past and future speaking engagements online?
Free Session: The Mystery of Query Timeouts
I’m giving a webinar tomorrow! (Do people still use the word webinar? Was that just incredibly uncool?)
I am a Microsoft Certified Master in SQL Server
I am thrilled to say I am now a Microsoft Certified Master for SQL Server 2008!
How to Make a Presentation: Writing Versus PowerPoint
How do you make your next PowerPoint presentation great?
Come Check Out Portland for SQLSaturday Oregon
I’ve been living in Portland, Oregon a couple of weeks now. I’m reporting back on what I’ve found.