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Author: greg Created: 2/10/2008 8:05 AM
My blog will mainly contain stuff related to SQL Server, but you never know I might write something someday that relates to something else.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
By greg on 12/24/2010 7:51 AM
‘Twas the Night before Christmas
By Gregory A. Larsen

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the farm
All the servers where humming, not causing a harm.
The SQL machines were manage with care,
In hopes that SQL Monitor would soon be there.

The programmers were nestled all snug in their load
While visions of T-SQL danced in their code.
And the Network Admin in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled ...
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Converged on Orlando For a Core Dump
By greg on 7/26/2010 7:52 PM

I went to Florida last Saturday to work on building a Wiki for SQL Saturday.  I flew out of Seattle on Friday.  Partied with other SQL Server professionals on Friday night, and then worked all day Saturday creating content for the Wiki.  I finally flew back to Seattle on Sunday.  

Just in case you do not know what a SQL Saturday event is then let me explain.  SQL Saturday is a one-day event, typically held on a Saturday that provides free training to SQL Server professionals.  It is kind of a mini-conference, with multiple speakers and sessions going on concurrently. 

It was great fun working on creating content for the Wiki.   I was honored to hang out with some very talented people that have a passion for educating the SQL Server community.   Andy Warren got Scott Gleason, Jorge Segarra, Patrick LeBlanc, Jack Corbett, Jessica Moss, Sri ...

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What are some good reasons to move to SQL Server 2008?
By greg on 3/3/2010 11:06 PM

I been trying to determine what are some good reasons for what drives people to SQL Server 2008.  Isn't 2005 just running fine?  Do I really need to move to SQL Server 2008?  Does Encryption lead me to test drive SQL Server 2008?  

Here is an article that comes up with some reasons why small and medium size business should make the switch:
http://viewer.media.bitpipe.com/1182112995_571/1258754294_716/SQL-Strategies.pdf

What do you think are good reasons to move to SQL Server 2008?
SQL Server Dashboard
By greg on 1/18/2010 8:00 AM
Another version of the SQL Server Dashboard is being put together that works via SQL Server Reporting Services stay tuned.
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T-SQL Best Practices
By greg on 6/19/2009 6:54 AM
Over the last month or so I've been busy preparing some T-SQL Best Practices. Read this blog to find out more information and download my presentation on T-SQL Best Practices
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SQL Server 2008
By greg on 4/23/2009 5:14 AM
Microsoft has now released SQL Server 2008 SP1. So if you are running SQL Server 2008 you should considering installing the latest service pack.
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Free Training
By greg on 7/9/2008 10:26 PM
Want some free SQL Server training? If so keep your eyes open for SQL Saturday events in your area. SQL Saturday is a mini-summit that uses the multiple presentation and track format. These sessions are presented by industry experts and peers that have a desire to sharing information related to SQL Server. So far a number different SQL Saturday events have already been held, and more are being organized all the time. At the present time SQLSaturday event #5 and #6 are calling for speakers, and open for registration. Go to SQLSaturday.com to find out more about where these events are being held. If one is being held locally in your area and you have a passion for speaking consider submit a session abstract. If speaking isn’t your thing then at least register for the event to reserve your spot since seating at these events are limited.
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Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR
By greg on 6/9/2008 8:55 PM

More stuff related to SQL Server 2008. At Tech*Ed 2008 Developer last week they announced the immediate availability of the first public CTP of the Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR. You can read more about it here: http://blogs.msdn.com/gertd/archive/2008/06/03/vsts-2008-database-edition-gdr-june-ctp.aspx
SQL Server Patch Management Methodology
By greg on 4/24/2008 4:58 AM
As most of you probably already know Cummulative Update #7 for SQL Server 2005 was released on April 17th. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949095). Also Microsoft has now said they will be providing a Service Pack 3 sometime after SQL Server 2008 has been release to manafacture (http://blogs.technet.com/dataplatforminsider/archive/2008/04/15/sql-server-2005-sp3-coming-soon.aspx). So one way or another you should consider how you plan to patch your SQL Server 2005 machines. 
As I see it there are three different patch management strategies you can take. The first option is every 8 weeks when a ...
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SQL Server Networking
By greg on 4/12/2008 11:34 AM
Did you think this post had something to do with the routers, switches and wires connecting SQL Server machines to the World Wide Web? If so you are wrong. This post has to do with my experience working one of the vendor booths at the “Heroes Happen Here” launch last week.  For those of you that don’t know what the “Heroes Happen Here” launch is all about let me give you the scoop. These are events held all over the world , and this is where Microsoft is communicating to the IT community all the great things that about the new Visual Studio, Window Server and SQL Server 2008 versions have to offer.    If you need more information about these events and want to find a launch near you check out this website: http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/regi ...
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