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Presenting at SQL Saturday #46 Raleigh 18 Sep 2010!
I am honored to present at SQL Saturday #46 in Raleigh 18 Sep 2010! I get to deliver two talks: Building Your First SSIS Package (Beginner) Database Design for Developers (Intermediate) If you read...
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Presenting the Importance of Good Metadata Management 8 Sep 2010!
In the second part of our series on building a scalable, enterprise-class data warehouse for SQL Server, expressor 's ( blog | @expressor ) Mike Ruland ( @mruland ) and I present the importance of good...
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Presenting Two Sessions at SQL Saturday #48 in Columbia SC 2 Oct 2010!
I am honored to present SSIS Design Patterns (Part 1) and Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday #48 in Columbia SC one week from tomorrow; Saturday 2 Oct 2010! Brian Kelley ( blog |...
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Presenting Why Consider Semantic Integration? 29 Sep 2010!
In the third part of our series on building a scalable, enterprise-class data warehouse for SQL Server, expressor 's ( blog | @expressor ) Mike Ruland ( @mruland ) and I present Why Consider Semantic...
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SQL Saturday #48 Recap
Introduction I got to attend SQL Saturday #48 2 Oct 2010 and was honored to present. "I'm Andy, and I'm a session-hopper." There. I said it. When I'm not presenting, I often wander between sessions. I...
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Article: An Example of Test-Driven Development
Today, SQLServerCentral republished the first article in my Test-Driven Database Development series: An Example of Test-Driven Database Development . (Thanks SSC!)...(read more)
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Article: An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 2
Today, SQLServerCentral republished another article in my Test-Driven Database Development series: An Example of Test-Driven Database Development , Part 2 . (Thanks SSC!) :{>...(read more)
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Article: An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 3
Christy and I are enjoying our last full day in Seattle today. We miss the kids terribly and look forward to the last party or two this evening, followed by the long redeye home. Today,...
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Article: An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 4
SQL Server Central has graciously republished my article An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 4 today! I also wrote the SSC Question of the Day about an interesting quirk when executing...
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An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 5 republished!
My friends at SQLServerCentral.com have republished the fifth article in my TDD series: An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 5 ! :{>...(read more)
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PASS Summit 2010 Presentation Feedback
Introduction It's always an honor to present anywhere. Presenting at the PASS Summit is a special honor. I delivered three presentations last month: Database Design for Developers SSIS Design Patterns,...
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SSIS Training: From Zero To SSIS! 6-10 Jun 2011
The next public delivery of my SSIS training course From Zero To SSIS! is scheduled for 6-10 Jun 2011 in Farmville Virginia! :{>...(read more)
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Presenting at Regina Technology Community 26 Apr 2011!
Introduction I'm honored to deliver two presentations to the Regina Technology Community 26 Apr 2011! Part I - Database Design for Developers This interactive session is for software developers tasked...
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SSIS Design Patterns, the Book
For the past two years, I have had the honor and privilege or authoring SSIS Design Patterns alongside Jessica Moss, Michelle Ufford, Tim Mitchell, and Matt Masson. Publication of the book – like many...
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Revisiting Test-Driven Database Development
I received an email from a database professional asking about re-executable T-SQL. I directed the developer to my series at SQL Server Central on Test-Driven Development: An Example of Test-Driven...
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RichmondSQL Meeting Tonight! (12 Dec 2013) - Az Arunachalam on Extended Events
When: Thursday, December 12th, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM! SQL Server Extended Events Microsoft is deprecating Trace and Profiler, a staple for monitoring SQL server since...
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Database Design: 3-State Bits
I can hear you thinking, “Andy, you’re off your old rocker. There are only two states for bit values!” And you are correct. Almost. What if I’m storing a truly binary value – a value that possesses...
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SQL Server Developer Edition is FREE!
I’ve blogged about the value of SQL Server Developer Edition for years. It’s Enterprise Edition with a End User License Agreement (EULA) that states you cannot use the SKU for production. Developer...
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