As from my blog posts, all of you are probably aware that I am very much excited for attending SQL PASS at Seattle from Nov 1, 2009. As the days to the summit were nearing, I could already feel the rush of adrenalin in my veins. May be because of this, I could not wait [...]
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SQL SERVER – Advanced T-SQL with Itzik Ben-Gan – A Dream Coming True
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged Advanced T-SQL on October 26, 2009 | 11 Comments »
SQLAuthority News – Happy Diwali and New Year
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on October 17, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I wish all of you Happy Diwali and New Year. Dīwali is a significant festival an official holiday in India. While Divali is popularly known as the “festival of lights”, the most significant spiritual meaning is “the awareness of the inner light”.
Database tip of the day : Test your backup strategy. Yesterday night I had [...]
SQLAuthority News – Article 1100 and Community Service
Posted in About Me, MVP, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged SQL Milestone on September 22, 2009 | 7 Comments »
This is 1100 the post of on my blog post on this blog. Just looking at the last 100 post of my blog, I have realized besides writing blog posts there are lots of other community events, I have been involved with. Let me quickly list few of the important community events and post, I [...]
SQLAuthority News – Why I am Going to Attend PASS Summit Unite 2009- Seattle
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged PASS on September 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
PASS Summit Unite2009 – the premier event for SQL Server professionals – will be held in Seattle from November 2 to 5. It is the largest and the most intensive Microsoft SQL Server conference in the world organized by SQL Server users for SQL Server users. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of PASS Community [...]
SQLAuthority News – Shaivi Dave – Baby SQLAuthority
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on September 8, 2009 | 22 Comments »
Six days ago, on September 1st, 2009 07:03:40 AM, God blessed us with beautiful baby girl. As per Hindu Namkaran Sanskar (naming ritual), we have decided to name her as Shaivi. Thank you all for all the wonderful suggestions for the baby name. Selecting the right name for little one is really one of the [...]
SQLAuthority News – Baby SQLAuthority is here!
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on September 1, 2009 | 65 Comments »
September 1st, 2009 07:03:40 AM was one of the most beautiful moment of my life! God has graced us with baby girl. Nupur (my wife) and I am very happy today. We have no words to express our happiness. Baby girl and mother both are very healthy.
We have yet to name our baby girl. Do [...]
SQLAuthority News – A Quick Guide to Twitter
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, Readers Question, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on August 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I am a very big fan of Twitter. I have been using it for quite sometime now and I think it is a very convenient way to stay connected with friends, families, and even the world. You can share or connect with them in real-time and tell them what you are doing currently.
The best part [...]
SQLAuthority News – Author’s Birthday – Top 7 Commenters – Volunteers
Posted in About Me, DBA, Database, Pinal Dave, Readers Contribution, Readers Question, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, Software Development, T SQL, Technology on July 30, 2009 | 33 Comments »
Today is July 30 and I am very happy; it’s my Birthday, celebration time!!! The most common question I receive on my every birthday is -what are my plans for birthday. Let me share my plans here today. Additionally, if you are interested to know when SQL Server was born read my post SQLAuthority News [...]
SQLAuthority News – Search SQL Server Solutions
Posted in About Me, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on July 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
So far, I have written over 1030 articles on my blog, and I have received an astounding 12,000+ comments. Undoubtedly, it has acquired the status of a huge database now!
I nearly receive 200+ emails and lots of comments on this blog every day. I do maintain a log of all the comments and emails received. [...]
SQLAuthority News – Big Thinkers – Robert Cain
Posted in About Me, MVP, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, SQLAuthority Website Review, T SQL, Technology on July 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am exceedingly impressed and inspired by an on-going series of Big Thinkers by Robert Cain – A SQL Server MVP and a genial, whole-souled person.
On meeting Robert Cain earlier this year at SQL Server MVP Summit in Seattle I asked him a question – Where do you get so many innovative ideas to write [...]
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Pinalkumar Dave is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and a Mentor for Solid Quality India. He has written over 1100 articles on the subject on his blog at http://blog.sqlauthority.com. He is a dynamic and proficient Principal Database Architect, Corporate Trainer and Project Manager, who specializes in SQL Server Programming and has 7 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and a number of certifications, including MCDBA and MCAD (.NET). He was awarded Regional Mentor for PASS Asia.
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