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Query and Join Hints

Day two of my favorite posts on SQL Server Query Optimization takes us to Simple Talk and a 2009 blog post from Grant Fritchey and Controlling…


What is Parameter Sniffing?

Sometimes there are really great posts that explain a topic so well, it is worth sharing. For this next week, I am going to post…


SQL Saturday – Nashville

Starting the year off right by travelling down to Nashville to meet up with the #SQLFamily and spread a little information on Batches, Transactions, and…


2015 Hour of Code

Today, Code.org unveiled a Star Wars-themed computer science tutorial featuring Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 as well as Rey and BB-8 from the upcoming film…


SQL Saturday – Kansas City

Stopping by SQL Saturday – Kansas City on my way home from the MCT Summit. One last time for my presentation on The Process of…


Second Session – MCT Summit

The Second Session I am presenting for the MCT Summit is on Tuesday at 4:15pm. This session focuses on The Process of Queries how how this…


Speaking at the MCT Summit

Once again I am fortunate enough to be speaking at the MCT Summit. I will have two sessions, the first is on Monday at 12:45pm….


SQL Saturday – Spartanburg

Another SQL Saturday, this time in Spartanburg, SC. I will be presenting TWO sessions this time. I have uploaded both presentations and sample code files…


24 Hours of PASS

All signed up for the 24 Hours of PASS, obviously I can’t stay awake for the entire 24 hours… Not to mention they make me…