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Why Do We Always Draw Tower Servers?

Why Do We Always Draw Tower Servers?

on March 1, 2012

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.

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Complaining Doesn't Help, Even When Your Office Smells Like Pee

Complaining Doesn't Help, Even When Your Office Smells Like Pee

on January 3, 2012

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.

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SQL PASS 2011: Notes From a Presenter

SQL PASS 2011: Notes From a Presenter

on October 18, 2011

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.

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SQLPASS Summit 2011: Meet New People

SQLPASS Summit 2011: Meet New People

on August 10, 2011

I’m really excited: I’m on the Orientation Committee for the SQL PASS Summit 2011.Β This means I have a group of eight people who I can help make the most of the SQL PASS Summit this year.

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Free Webcast on SQL Server Isolation Levels: (NOLOCK) or YESFUN?

Free Webcast on SQL Server Isolation Levels: (NOLOCK) or YESFUN?

on August 8, 2011

Tomorrow evening I will be presenting for the SQL PASS Application Development chapter. Stop by and say hello!

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Why You Should Create A Speaker Resume

Why You Should Create A Speaker Resume

on July 28, 2011

Speakers and presenters of all types: do you keep a list of past and future speaking engagements online?

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Free Session: The Mystery of Query Timeouts

Free Session: The Mystery of Query Timeouts

on July 25, 2011

I’m giving a webinar tomorrow! (Do people still use the word webinar? Was that just incredibly uncool?)

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