External Links & References (SSQA.net)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) and Time Zones (TZ) changes - reference and help

SQL Master — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Here is the email extract I would like to share, that we receive from Microsoft MVP lead: Regions Impacted · Some countries with DST & TZ Changes Implemented Last Year (2007): · Australia · U.S. · Canada · Some countries with New DST & TZ Changes...(read more)

Technical Rollup email pertaining to SQL Server, documents & guidelines

SQL Master — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:59:00 GMT

Here is the list of information which is a Technical Rollup email we receive from TRM team. The list is ongoing and I have outlined the important ones that I feel and fits for 'generic' SQL Server environment. Make sure to review, download, test and apply...(read more)

Data Dude gets you a great news about Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals!

SQL Master — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:55:00 GMT

Data Dude - if you know about these 2 words then you know what I'm talking about. Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals is an excellent tools for the users to build SQL databases in a managed project environment with support for versioning,...(read more)

Lots of learning opportunities for SQL Server users with a training

SQL Master — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:29:00 GMT

Training is best method to update and know about new technolgies and when it comes to SQL Server there are no special tricks. SQLKnowHow - gear up for exclusive training from professionals continues such a world-class opporunity for the SQL Server users...(read more)

Don't fall for SPAM - phishing email about CNN.com email alerts

SQL Master — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Do not click any of the links below: Here is the piece of advice I would like to share that do not fall for tricks played by SPAMMERS and phishing email you see below: ************************************************************************* Alert Name:...(read more)

SQL Server Heroes Unite Contest!

SQL Master — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:05:00 GMT

PASS community connector email that I would like to share! Prove that you've got what it takes! Build the next generation of community applications on SQL Server 2008 in CodePlex: websites, enterprise suites, samples, gadget, tools, guidance, etc. YOU...(read more)

SQL Server Migration Assistant tools from other data sources - 2005 & 2008 versions

SQL Master — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:58:00 GMT

From the blog of Technical Rollup mail that we receive from Microsoft here is the list of SQL Server Migration Assistant tools available from Microsoft to migrate/upgrade data from other data sources such as Access, Sybase & Oracle. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...(read more)

Licensing - what is Microsoft's stand on public licensing when it comes to Open Source software?

SQL Master — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:08:00 GMT

It is a compulsory requirement that you need a license to work/operate a software application. That means it is required for each physical or virtual processor accessed by an operating system environment running such a software. I must admit Licensing...(read more)

SQL Server Technical Rollup July 2008 - Important & Interested links for you

SQL Master — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:51:00 GMT

As you may be aware all the Technical information roll-up on MSDN & Technet is sent out in email format, in this regard I wanted to share the important and interested links for you on SQL Server arena. Downloads Source Code Analyzer for SQL Injection...(read more)

SQL Server Data Services - get to know more about it!

SQL Master — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:02:00 GMT

One of the best learning during Tech-Ed week was to know about SQL Server Data Services which might be suitable for the web-based platforms, type of what we have and 2 interesting features for me were 'Business ready SLA & Application Agility' To...(read more)

List of Technology User Groups within United Kingdom

SQL Master — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:39:00 GMT

During a recent discussion within a local User Group I have been asked with the above question that where can I get list of User Group information for Microsoft Technologies. Please find the following list of Usergroups that are convened within geographical...(read more)

A Tribute to Jim Gray: Sometimes Nice Guys Do Finish First

SQL Master — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:50:00 GMT

Well articulated article about Jim Gray - Sometimes_Nice-Guys_DoFinish-First!...(read more)

Why Do People Bash Microsoft?

SQL Master — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:27:00 GMT

I found an interesting article by Kalen Delaney aka SQL Goddess (as I call) about a topic stating ' why do people bash Microsoft? ' The article was printed in SQL Server Magazine: Last week, I read a post from one of my colleagues, which shared a coworker’s...(read more)

Red-gate news: New SQL Server DBA Awards - the search for the Exceptional DBA of 2008 begins

SQL Master — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:56:00 GMT

DBAs look after an organization's most important asset – its data – and yet their contribution to an organization is all too often misunderstood. Now it's time for DBAs to finally get the recognition they deserve with some new community awards, sponsored...(read more)

Egg pelted on Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO

SQL Master — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had to dive for cover behind a lectern during a visit to a Budapest University after a student decided to throw eggs at him. Well, will you take cover or not? The student managed to miss all the three and was heard shouting...(read more)