Feb 20 2009
Index-Index-Index-Index-GOOSE! (Part One)
Overview of the statistical indexing DMVs and DMFs for SQL Server. sys.dm_db_index_operational_stats, sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats, and sys.dm_db_index_phyisical_stats.
Syndicated
Feb 6 2009
Database Administration with a Side of Irony
Isn’t it ironic that you encounter database errors on a site devoted to answering database questions?
Feb 2 2009
Book Editing By Dummies
I’m an author of sorts. Just like Stephen King I feel like I’ve been clipped by that same late model panel van that almost got him. Turns out it was just the after effects of editing the first chapter by my co-author.
Jan 29 2009
Using xp_logininfo to Determine Membership in Active Directory Group
Use xp_logininfo when you want to find out what AD logins are members of an AD group assigned rights to securables in a SQL Server instance.
Dec 9 2008
SQL Quiz: Toughest Challenges
“What has been your largest challenges that you have faced in your career?” Chris Shaw posted this question on his blog with the call-out to not only answer this question, but also tag two individuals you know for their responses.
Dec 5 2008
PASS 2008 Summit Followup Article for MSSQLTips
I’ve just finished an article outlining high points from the PASS 2008 Community Summit. The article is available at MSSQLTips.com.
Dec 4 2008
What It Means to Be A SQL Server Professional
What does it mean to be a Professional? What is a Professional’s responsibility to the community? Continued knowledge and mentoring are integral.
Dec 4 2008
I am the Dumbest Guy in The Room
Last night was the Friends of Red Gate dinner at the PASS Summit. This was held at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and can be best-described in a simple two word phrase: Porntastic Meatfest. I was personally invited to the Red Gate function as a benefit to being a member of the Friends of Red Gate. Friends of Red Gate are provided full licenses to all Red Gate products. They are influential members of the SQL Server community: Chapter Leaders, Authors, Bloggers, PASS leadership, MVPs, or they are named Tim Ford and must live in mitten-shaped states that start with “M”.
