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GarethSwan

  1. @venzann @sqljoe Exactly. No HW, no PDW. The SQL on all the nodes is EE, but with a bunch of tweaks in the way that the queries operate. 10:49 PM May 24th via HootSuite in reply to venzann
  2. @sqljoe The #SQLServer PDW is a separate SKU as it is a self-contained appliance. It also uses a "tuned" version of SQL. #sqlhelp 10:42 PM May 24th via TweetDeck in reply to sqljoe
  3. @venzann @MarkGStacey I'm fairly positive that Mark has been replaced by a remarkably human android that does not require sleep ... Hehehe 10:38 PM May 24th via TweetDeck in reply to venzann
  4. Aaahh. Long, cold Shiner Bock draught after a long painful day of playing with ER diagrams = Bliss !! @outback 5:02 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  5. @DBArgenis Hehehe. Sure ... Then you get to look like Stallone or Schwarzenegger (in the good old' days) 4:22 PM May 23rd via Twitter for iPhone in reply to DBArgenis
  6. I just unlocked the "Gym Rat" badge on @foursquare for 10 gym trips in 30 days! 4sq.com/LqlLlc 4:15 PM May 23rd via foursquare
  7. @Jimlaverde1 Praying for your dad, dude. I hope he's OK. 1:19 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  8. I agree with Christina. Damn stupid people who won't check their huge bags that don't fit! RT @MarkGStacey: @christinaleo #GrumpyMuch ?: :) 12:34 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  9. HEY, #SQLSat132 SPEAKERS !!! Please check your email & respond. Let's help the organisers make this an awesome event. 8:06 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  10. RT @SQLGator: @SQLSocialite @kekline I love the flashlighty balls #TWSS 7:58 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  11. I'm at Pei Wei Asian Diner (Plano, TX) 4sq.com/MllzDu 7:00 PM May 22nd via foursquare
  12. @SQLGator I know. It's never nice to hear. What make us different is how we react to adversity & use it as a learning experience. 2:14 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck in reply to SQLGator
  13. @SQLGator Don't take it personally, man. There's just no pleasing some people, even with nectar & ambrosia ... 2:09 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck in reply to SQLGator
  14. Have one for me, too ... RT @jdanton: I've been followed by a Belgian Beer app, I think it's time to pop a chimay. 1:26 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  15. @AdamMachanic 1 12:45 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck in reply to AdamMachanic
  16. RT @sql_r: @SQLGator @digd0ug FLA Fudds locations: goo.gl/byXli <- Bookmarked ! 10:15 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  • Name Gareth Swanepoel
  • Location Green Cove Springs, FL
  • Web http://www.MyGare...
  • Bio I am well on my way to becoming an actual SQL DBA. I am BI curious. I am NOT an expert because they are dangerous.
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