Tag: Things that make me smarterer

Live note-taking: Sean’s NCC-1701-DBA part 2

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 […]

#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 […]