Have You Registered for SQL Connections Yet?
It’s the premier in-person SQL Server event – coming in November in Las Vegas. Make sure you get registered ASAP and save your spot! Every attendee even receives a copy of SQL Server 2008 with a CAL. Can’t go wrong!
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Featured Article(s)
Creating a Random Test Dataset
This article explores a simple method to create a large set of random data that can be used for testing of a potential data structure or process.
New Show Posted
SelectViews: Interview Series, Dr. Neil Roodyn – Microsoft MVP and Regional Director. We talked about where development is headed, tools and ideas. Also, talked about different ideas for interface development, development methodologies and more.
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Do You Use Microsoft Office?
We just posted two new video shows to our sister site, OfficeUsers.org. They summarize articles, provide tips and get you the latest information in under 8 minutes.
Show 1 – Easy macros in Excel, Word redaction tools and more
Show 2 – Vista compatibility, Using Excel and Access for "database" jobs and other tips
Check it out – they’re open access for everyone.
Management Studio – What Would YOU Like to See?
In talking with Buck Woody on SelectViews, he was talking a lot about how features are determined for releases at Microsoft. Essentially it’s a process of finding features and updates you are passionate about, then championing those features, their benefits, the resources needed to pull them off… all at planning meetings and as peers dig into what the features are all about.
It got me thinking a bit…
What features would you like to see for Management Studio? Could be a performance thing, could be a report thing. New functionality or functionality inherited from other areas.
So, what would it be? If you have more than one thing, that’s great – but you have a prioritize. List your ideas in the order you would be willing to fight for them – what’s the most important, most beneficial item?
Send in your thoughts here, we’ll talk about them a bit, and then I’ll make sure I get them to Buck Woody – I’m sure he’d love to have your feedback as well.
Featured White Paper(s)
The Shortcut Guide to SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization
In The Shortcut Guide to SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization, the new eBook from Realtime Publishers, leading IT author Do… (read more)
Understanding Business Intelligence: ETL Best Practices
This paper is about building powerful data marts that require minimal administration and are simple to change. This may seem … (read more)