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Thanks, Brian! A couple minor nits to pick, though.
Brian, I'm glad y'all are doing videos like this for SQL School!! I realize that you probably recorded this last year; however, the details (specifically of download file selection on CodePlex ) in that video about AdventureWorks for SQL Server 2008 have Read More...
Sybase loves AdventureWorks2008?
A SQL Ranger friend of mine in the UK gave me the heads up to this yesterday. (Thanks, Ben!!) Apparently, back in December 2008, Sybase ported some of our samples to SQL Anywhere. Needless to say, I’ve got mixed feelings about Sybase porting AdventureWorks Read More...
Simplifying AdventureWorks setup
FYI, we’re actively working on improving the setup experience for the SQL Server 2008 sample databases (aka AdventureWorks). We’ve heard your feedback and we’re acting on it. Here are some of the salient points you’ll see for the Halloween update (Samples Read More...
Cool (Free, Open) Tools: SQL RSS
Even if nobody has asked you for an RSS feed of data in one or more of your databases, it won't be long before they do! When they do, you can grab this configurable, easy to use data-driven RSS feed widget. A couple ideas for using this application: Business Read More...
How do I use Feature X in SQL Server?
Buck's got a great point about how SQL Server's development themes are managed from the top down: It isn't a matter of thinking up single features or changes to the product, it's a cohesive direction we all want to go. Carpe Datum : Why on earth are you Read More...
Hi, Mom! (And everybody else.)
"So, what do you do?" It's a common enough question, right? Usually immediately subsequent to "Where do you work?" People ask it to break the ice. They ask it because they're interested. They ask it because they can't believe somebody Read More...
SQL Server gurus! Get connected to CodePlex.
First off, CodePlex is looking for developers. That seems like the best way to get plugged in. Heh. I have a vested interest in seeing you top-notch coders working on CodePlex. I know several great coders out there; you know who you are, so apply! More Read More...
DataDude Annoyance #13: Project variables omitted from output script.
If you're using any software product for a non-trivial purpose, you'll find that it has flaws that will (upon occasion) drive you up a wall. It doesn't make any difference what it is or who produced it. I've even heard Mac users, upon occasion, complain Read More...

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