Another Attack of Colossal Stupidity Like you, I also get the daily newsletter in my Inbox. I write and submit the editorial, and SSWUG builds everything else. I saw a link yesterday for one of the most frequent searches this past month, “SPOOL OUTPUT SQL SERVER”, and decided to click on it. Lo and behold, I come across a forum […]
Author: Ben Taylor
Maintenance Task Considerations
Maintenance Task Considerations We received a number of replies regarding the Maintenance Wizard shipping with SQL Server. A number of the comments raise concerns I hadn’t even considered, such as what happens when you move to another version of SQL Server and use undocumented tools to support the MS GUI. David: I share your opinion. When you combine the three […]
Maintenance Task Considerations
Maintenance Task Considerations We received a number of replies regarding the Maintenance Wizard shipping with SQL Server. A number of the comments raise concerns I hadn’t even considered, such as what happens when you move to another version of SQL Server and use undocumented tools to support the MS GUI. David: I share your opinion. When you combine the three […]
SQL Server GUI in Action
SQL Server GUI in Action Recently I was replacing a maintenance task a client had put together for SQL Server database backups. I haven’t been doing this kind of work for some time, and it was a raw reminder of a number of things. I was reminded how the GUI tools for performing maintenance tasks in SQL Server provide non-DBA […]
SQL Server GUI in Action
SQL Server GUI in Action Recently I was replacing a maintenance task a client had put together for SQL Server database backups. I haven’t been doing this kind of work for some time, and it was a raw reminder of a number of things. I was reminded how the GUI tools for performing maintenance tasks in SQL Server provide non-DBA […]
Microsoft Goes After Big Data In a new Way
5-Year Anniversary Show – See how it all started… Stephen Wynkoop and producer Josh Harrison on the show today – with a look back at 5 years of SSWUG TV. Bloopers, how it was done, some funny moments and even a fact-check. This one is one not to miss! [Watch the Show] Featured Article(s) Data Quality Starts with Proper Data […]
Microsoft Goes After Big Data In a new Way
5-Year Anniversary Show – See how it all started… Stephen Wynkoop and producer Josh Harrison on the show today – with a look back at 5 years of SSWUG TV. Bloopers, how it was done, some funny moments and even a fact-check. This one is one not to miss! [Watch the Show] Featured Article(s) Data Quality Starts with Proper Data […]
Usability Test Subject Selection
New, 5-Year Anniversary Show – See how it all started… Stephen Wynkoop and producer Josh Harrison on the show today – with a look back at 5 years of SSWUG TV. Bloopers, how it was done, some funny moments and even a fact-check. This one is one not to miss! [Watch the Show] Last Show: SSWUG TV – Interview with […]
Usability Test Subject Selection
New, 5-Year Anniversary Show – See how it all started… Stephen Wynkoop and producer Josh Harrison on the show today – with a look back at 5 years of SSWUG TV. Bloopers, how it was done, some funny moments and even a fact-check. This one is one not to miss! [Watch the Show] Last Show: SSWUG TV – Interview with […]
Usability Testing
Usability Testing Lately I’ve been taking time to review the concept of Usability and Usability testing. Whole disciplines have been built up around the practice. Some organizations find it extremely useful while others find it to be misdirection of resources. It seems that the design of the test itself may often be a cause of failure. Like any form of […]