Note that THIS talk, and a ton more, is the subject of Sean’s precon at SQL Saturday #163 Dallas this fall. We can’t really livecast Sean’s session, so I’ll live note-take. Tonight’s session is on being able to answer questions before they’re asked. Intro Right now we’re talking about estimating database growth. There can be […]
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#SQLRally Women in Technology Panel of WIN AND AWESOMENESS
Best. Luncheon. EVAR. I just finished up moderating this year’s Women in Technology panel here at SQLRally, and it was fantastic. SQLSentry sponsored (thanks!), and our panelists were SQL notables Erin Welker (@sqlbigirl), Jen Stirrup (@jenstirrup), and Wes Brown (@SQLServerIO)*. The topic was absolutely brilliant: Negotiation. The abstract: Whether you are searching for a new job or simply needing […]
Convince me to read books (WHERE LEN(argument) <= 140)
While you wait for my awesome upcoming blog on data exception notification with SSRS, let’s pursue a whim of mine. I want your techie book recommendations. Write me a tweet @MidnightDBA, or in the comments below, that compels me to read your book of choice. (Yes, you can recommend your own book.) But the tweet better […]