SQL SERVER – Basics Video: Running SQL Code – SQL in Sixty Seconds #057
This is the 2nd post out of my 10 post series of my videos on my 10th book – SQL Basics Video: Running SQL Code. Wach the video here
SQL SERVER – SQL Basics Video: Data and Information in Businesses – SQL in Sixty Seconds #056
SQL SERVER – Simple Trick to Backup Azure Database with SkyDrive
SQL – Solution – Crossword Puzzle Based on Course Building Successful High Traffic Profitable Blog
Earlier this month we were running a contest for solving the crossword based on my Blogging courses – Course 1, Course 2. Here are the details of the contest. The winner of the contest was to win Melting Clock (Do not confuse this as a dummy or not working clock. This looks like melting, but it always shows accurate time and it is perfectly balanced to hang off of any flat surface). Let us see Crossword Puzzle.
Personal Technology – Chrome Missing Close Button – Chrome in Desktop Mode in Windows 8
I have been using Windows 7 very comfortably for a long time. I love the product and I love the presence of my start menu. I use my laptop/computer for a causal use as well as for professional work. One of my primary job as an evangelist is to present technology sessions at various places. I use my mobile ultrabook for the all the presentations. This ultrabook is pretty new (11 months old) and it has Win 8 Operating System. Though I use my laptop as a tablet most of the time, I still use Desktop mode ALL the time for everything I do. I personally have not found a reason to switch to Windows 8 modern UI modes as I just love desktop mode. Let us learn what can we do when Chrome is missing close button.
SQL SERVER – Online Index Operations, NEWID and More – Memory Lane #042
This is the 42nd edition of Memory Lane weekly series. Here is the list of selected articles of SQLAuthority.com across all these years. Instead of just listing all the articles I have selected a few of my most favorite articles and have listed them here with additional notes below it. My favorite article is about Online Index Operations and NEWID. Let me know which one of the following is your favorite article from memory lane.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 100Â Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.
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