Day three of SQL Server 2008 for Administrators. I dig training classes regardless of topic. I just enjoy the vibe of a class with people intent on learning a product, service, ideal, or theory. The motivated learner is by far superior than the unmotivated learner, which makes such training very useful. Over the last couple... Continue reading →

One of the new features in SQL Server 2k8 is the Management Data Warehouse. This feature is made up of a data collector, storage, and execution that collects data about the particular databases within the server into a reporting warehouse. This data is stored in the msdb and also in management data warehouse databases that... Continue reading →

I finally got all my virtual image loads setup and my Ubuntu Install is running smoothly again. I also got a Windows 2008 install running and hope to use it to try out some WAS, Velocity, and other WCF related features. In addition to that I've got my work in progress up and running at... Continue reading →

NOTE: This is not forgoing my other project: Cockatoo & HighBall. The story starts like this. I’ve been using some, what will go unnamed, Agile Project Management Software that I just wasn’t digging. It was too restrictive and focused on the tool over the developers. Several times the tool literally got in the way of... Continue reading →

I'm writing this blog entry at various intersections during the day to try out keeping a real 'log' of the things I accomplish. I've always had trouble keeping up with the past, and when it comes time for reviews and such I usually draw a blank of what has been done. It appears this is... Continue reading →