OK, I know this post doesn't really apply to most folks but I did want to have the setup instructions on my blog so that I could refer people to it. For the August release we updated all 17 labs and all of the demos for SQL Server 2008 RTM; however, we did use a ''security enabled'' VPC. And, well, security is bugging people right about ...

I started this post while Paul and I were in the TechEd Bloggers Lounge... which, from the number of folks ''stopping by'' must be more of an online thing :). We did have lots of folks visit with us in the DAT ''Green'' area but in the bloggers lounge, I thought I'd blog (maybe that's the point?!). But, as luck would have it, I ...

Memorial Day weekend we were in Chicago to celebrate my Father's life. We did a ''Celebration of Life'' memorial and we had a few drinks (celebratory Meyers, Tonic and lime - which was my Father's favorite drink), we (7 of us) gave a few heartfelt speeches, and a few friends wrote a song (and passed out the words - to which we ...

OK, we were in Iceland and then Florida for our Accidental DBA workshops and both went really well. People agree that there are quite a few involuntary/accidental DBAs out there and overall, we helped quite a few to see a lot of options for better performance, availability, recovery, and/or just manageability. So, this ...

I had started to write this blog post when we (Paul and I) were on our way back from Zurich on November 21. We had been in Zurich presenting a TechNet DeepDive on Database Maintenance Best Practices...after presenting at ITForum in Barcelona...after presenting at SQLConnections in Las Vegas (well, we did spend 30 ...

OK, well, the first day is over and we're starting to relax... just had a nice meal in our room and we're off to each do a blog post (or what might turn into a couple :) regarding the things we each discussed in our full day workshop today. So, it was a great day and a great way to start the Connections event. We had ...