The server room at this particular client's office was a repurposed coat closet behind the receptionist's desk. I know this because I could see the old coat hooks through the cable runs. The server — singular — sat on a wire shelf next to a UPS that beeped
SQL301
In my previous XML article, I covered FOR XML RAW. It's useful, if limited. This time I'd like to cover XML AUTO. It's still limited, but if you're looking to
career development
I'm going to take the next couple posts and cover some of the interview questions people have told me they struggle with the most during an interview. I want to
SQL301
OK, I need to study my XML queries, so I'm going to write them up as I go. That way you can learn along with me. In a normal query we return the results in
Certification
A couple weeks back I made my first attempt at the 70-433 SQL 2008 Database Developer exam. I was nervous, it was obvious to me and to those who know me best.
career development
There's two things I've noticed about the job search right now. If you're employed your more desired than if you're single unemployed. If you're desperate,
etl
In my last post, we used the Import and Export wizard to create a simple Load process. We loaded names.csv into a simple table. Let's open Visual Studio 2008
SQL301
OK, let's dive right into the Import and Export Wizard. If you're on Vista or Windows 7, hit start, then begin typing "Import and Export Data" It should find
career development
Persuasion is an art. But it's an art form that can make your interview go completely differently. Getting the job is always a bout convincing the hiring
SQL301
I've been getting requests to cover SSIS, so here we go. Over the next few months I'm going to give you a course that will help you go from knowing what SSIS
sql202
At a recent Charlotte SQL Server Users Group meeting, one member asked what's the difference between locking and blocking. I figured I'd cover that today.
career development
Last week I saw a post on lifehacker on a new site called RezScore.com. First of all, if you're questioning your resume in any way, definitely plug in your