MVP Open day 2008 is one of the best event happened so far. I have previously written about this event in detail on this blog.
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SQLAuthority News - Author Visit - South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa - Group Photo
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged MVP, Openday on November 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
SQLAuthority News - Author Visit - South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa - Day 2
Posted in About Me, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged MVP, Openday on November 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
At MVP Open Day we were promised that we will have 8 to 8 action packed day but we all observed much longer hours where we all MVP’s were busy with activity. I will say instead of 8 AM to 8 PM we actually had fun from 8 AM to 2 AM (next day).
Day 2 [...]
SQLAuthority News - Author Visit - South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa - Day 1
Posted in About Me, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged MVP, Openday on November 16, 2008 | 5 Comments »
It is great fun! Perfect Event and Great start.
Yesterday I wrote about agenda of South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 which is at Hotel Kenilworth Resorts, Goa. November 15 - Day 1 of Open Day started with plain journey and ended with Goan Team Party at beach with fellow MVP.
I have more than hundreds of [...]
SQLAuthority News - Author Visit - South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa - Link List
Posted in About Me, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged MVP, Openday on November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today is very exciting day as I will start my trip to South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa. Yesterday I wrote about my visit. I will be attending South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 on November 15 - 17, 2008 at Hotel Kenilworth Resorts, Goa. Those who have asked how can they meet [...]
SQLAuthority News - Author Visit - South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 - Goa
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged MVP, Openday on November 14, 2008 | No Comments »
I will be attending South Asia MVP Open Day 2008 on November 15 - 17, 2008 at Hotel Kenilworth Resorts, Goa. I am very excited as this will be my first Open Day event after being MVP. Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) are exceptional technical community leaders from around the world who are awarded for [...]
SQLAuthority News - 5 Millions Visitors - 2 Anniversary - Authors Note on Economy Slow Down and Job Opportunity - SQL Server
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, Best Practices, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on November 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I just received following screen shot from one of the regular reader of SQLAuthority.com blog. He pointed out important milestone for our blog. We have crossed 5 millions visitors. In less than 2 years SQLAuthority.com blog has been visited by 5 millions visitors. I even missed the anniversary our blog. On November 1st 2008 SQLAuthority.com [...]
SQLAuthority News - 700 Articles and Author Updates
Posted in About Me, Best Practices, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Interview Questions and Answers, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on September 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It is always interested to write article when reached at milestone. I start to receive many emails and suggestions just about when this blog is reaching any milestone.
One question keep on coming to me is why do I write or what is in it for me?
Satisfaction! I enjoy writing and helping community and by writing [...]
SQLAuthority Author Visit - Microsoft Student Partner Conference
Posted in About Me, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority Author Visit, Software Development, T SQL, Technology on September 3, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The Microsoft Student Partner Program is a worldwide initiative to sponsor students who are interested in technology. The program mainly focuses on improving students skills for employability, called Microsoft Student Partners (MSP).
I was recently (August 30, 2008) invited to present technical session at conference held in my City. I really enjoyed presenting the session with [...]
SQLAuthority News - 4 Million Visits - over 675 SQL Server Articles
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on August 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Thank you to all of my readers for supporting this blog. It has been wonderful journey all the way. I strongly encourage all my readers to actively contribute in discussion and writing article for blog. Today this blog has completed 4 Million visits and there are over 675 articles published on this blog.
I have been [...]
SQLAuthority News - Authors Personal Website Renovate - SQL Centric Website
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on August 13, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I am very pleased to announce my newly renovated website. I always liked my previous website as it was “Valid XHTML 1.1″ and “Valid CSS 2.0″. Since I become MVP last month I have been receiving many emails where people were expecting more from my personal website. My blog http://www.SQLAuthority.com and my personal website http://www.pinaldave.com [...]
SQLAuthority News - SQLAuthority Site With New Banner
Posted in About Me, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on August 4, 2008 | 11 Comments »
I am glad to inform all the blog readers regarding new updated banner of this site. I would like to thank Ritesh, Sanjay and Rashmika who have spent their time to create the banner and gift to SQLAuthority.
I really liked the new banner and I think it goes better with the theam of this site. [...]
SQLAuthority News - Author BirthDay - SQL Server Birthday
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on July 30, 2008 | 17 Comments »
It always suprise me how many people remember my birthday and take time from their busy life to call me, email me, wish me or send me their warm greetings. I would like to express my gratitude to them. Today is my birthday and I had decided to take a day off and does not [...]
SQLAuthority News - Thank You to Awarding Author SQL MVP
Posted in About Me, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL MVP, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology, tagged SQL MVP on July 7, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I received award from Microsoft for SQL Server Most Valuable Professional a week ago. I have received many many congratulations messages from many readers for getting this award. I thank all of you for sending me messages and your wishes.
Honestly, I think this is all of yours award and I am just receiving this award [...]
SQLAuthority News - 600 Article and Over 3 Million Readers
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on June 14, 2008 | No Comments »
Today is 600th article on this blog and so far over 3 Million readers have visited this blog. Popularity of this blog is increating everyday due to active participation from some good readers. When people share their ideas and their opinion whole world becomes better place. I encourage all of my readers to send me [...]
SQLAuthority News - Authors Personal Bookmarks
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Documentation, SQL Download, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on April 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Just like everybody else I also keep my personal bookmarks of websites. Recently I have reorganized my bookmarks in two categories. Please visit them and let me know your opinion.
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SQLAuthority News - 500th Post - An Interesting Journey with SQL Server
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, Best Practices, DBA, Data Warehousing, Database, SQL, SQL Add-On, SQL Authority, SQL Backup and Restore, SQL Coding Standards, SQL Constraint and Keys, SQL Cursor, SQL Data Storage, SQL DateTime, SQL Documentation, SQL Download, SQL Error Messages, SQL Function, SQL Humor, SQL Index, SQL Interview Questions and Answers, SQL Joins, SQL Performance, SQL Query, SQL Scripts, SQL Security, SQL Server, SQL Server DBCC, SQL Stored Procedure, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL Trigger, SQL Utility, SQLAuthority, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority Book Review, SQLAuthority News, SQLAuthority Website Review, Software Development, T SQL, Technology on March 7, 2008 | 9 Comments »
I am very pleased to write my 500th post. After 500 posts, I still have same feeling when I wrote first post on this blog. I would like to thank my family for their continuous support in writing this blog. Most of all I want to thank all of YOU for being wonderful readers of [...]
SQLAuthority News - Thank You to Blog Readers
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on December 31, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Thank You very much for reading SQLAuthority.com for entire 2007 year.
Wish you the BEST for year 2008.
SQLAuthority News - Jobs, Search, Best Articles, Homepage
Posted in About Me, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on December 24, 2007 | No Comments »
If you are looking for solution of any of your question : Search SQLAuthority
If you are looking for best job in IT field : Find Job or email pinal@sqlauthority.com
If you are looking for talented IT professional : Post Job or email pinal@sqlauthority.com
If you want to read my personally selected articles : Best Articles
If you want [...]
SQLAuthority News - First Birthday of Blog - 365 Post in One Year
Posted in About Me, Author Pinal, DBA, Database, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on November 1, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Hello Everyone,blog
Today is birthday of this blog. Exactly one year ago, I started this journey of SQL Server and today I have reached first mile stone. There are so many great experience I had during this year. One thing I enjoyed the most is My Extremely Knowledgeable and Friendly Readers. I have learned a lot [...]
SQL SERVER - 2005 - White Paper - Integrating Visio 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Posted in About Me, Database, Main, SQL, SQL Add-On, SQL Authority, SQL Coding Standards, SQL Documentation, SQL Download, SQL Error Messages, SQL Joins, SQL Performance, SQL Query, SQL Scripts, SQL Security, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL Utility, SQLAuthority, T SQL, Technology on September 10, 2007 | No Comments »
This article focuses on integration techniques specific to Microsoft Office Visio 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Using Visio 2007, you can connect Visio shapes to data that was generated outside Visio. A large amount of data can be captured in a SQL Analysis Services database. Being able to analyze that data in a visual [...]
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About Pinal Dave
Pinalkumar Dave is Microsoft SQL Server MVP and author of over 700 SQL Server articles. He has five years experience as Principal Database Administrator in MS SQL Server 2008/2005, .NET (C#) and ColdFusion MX. He has a Masters of Science degree in Computer Networks, along with MCDBA, MCAD(.NET) and ColdFusion Advanced MX Certifications.
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