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KenSimmons

  1. @SqlAsylum Here is a top 10 list I did a while back bit.ly/5KIONN
  2. Back from #VMWorld Ready for a long weekend.
  3. Any #sqlserver people going to #vmworld ?
  4. Had a good time today at #sqlsat81 The @steelcitysql crew was working hard today to make sure everyone in Bham got some good training.
  5. @B_Steinberg BACKUP DATABASE DatabaseName TO DISK='' is the first command that comes to mind.
  6. @tradney Good. I finally submitted some for #sqlsat81 here in Birmingham. Nothing like waiting till the last minute.
  7. @tradney I may be able to. I still have a few weeks to decide :-)
  8. @erinstellato "Query cost refers to the estimated elapsed time, in seconds, required to complete a query on a specific hardware config..."
  9. @erinstellato You can point them to the Query Governor Cost Limit documentation http://64.4.11.252/en-us/library/ms190419(SQL.90).aspx
  10. @SQLRockstar You need the distribution database for @SQLDBA
  11. Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #bir #sql #database #dba #sqlserver #mvp
  12. Not used to all this winter weather. Been in Birmingham 2 weeks. Last week was ice, now it's snowing.
  13. RT @GavinPayneUK: Apress ebook of the day - SQL Server 2008 Policy Based Mgmt! $10 http://bit.ly/GHpsH #sqlfaq > I hear it's pretty good :-)
  14. @SankarReddy13 I have netflix now. I was thinking hulu might be good too. Trying to do a little research but I'm using my phone to do it.
  15. Does anyone know if there is a good online only alternative to cable tv?
  16. @Tim_Mitchell It's hard to get me in a picture without sunglasses unless I'm inside or it's at night.
  17. @tracyhhamlin Actually going to work with you former co-workers.
  18. @sqlfool Not as far away as you are. At least I am in driving distance.
  19. @sqlfool Going to Birmingham. There seems to be a good SQL presence there.