The problem with the PASS Summit session submissions process is that people don’t know why they’re rejected. So say we all. Speaking at PASS I say with confidence “so say we all”, because of a massive Twitter conversation this morning on the topic. If you’re not familiar with it, the general process for a speaker […]
Category: sql server
Breaking: SQL Server 2014 RTM in two weeks
Today, MSDN and TechNet are reporting that SQL Server 2014 will be available on April 1, 2014. Thanks to @MariaZakourdaev, who posted the news early this morning on Twitter: So exiting!!! On April 1st SQL 2014 will be available!! — Zakourdaev Maria (@MariaZakourdaev) March 18, 2014 This release looks like a win for fans of the database engine, warehousing, […]
Tip: COLLATE for “Cannot resolve collation conflict” error
Some data professionals are VERY well versed with collation, and some never ever have to touch the concept. That second group tends works in shops that leave everything on default. A huge portion of my career has been spent as a member of that “Custom collation? What custom collation?” crowd, and so I rarely get an […]