Kevin Kline : Writing

The Year That Was - 2012

KKline — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:31:00 GMT

2012 was, simply stated, a year that kicked my butt. When I wasn't struggling professionally, I was struggling personally. Health issues, culminating in a diagnosis of Type II diabetes, and the passing of my father soon after Thanksgiving marked my biggest...(read more)

New Developments at SQLServerPedia.com

KKline — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:07:00 GMT

Kevin details how to join SQLServerPedia as a syndicated blogger and what's next for the popular website and wiki....(read more)

Blogger, Have You Heard of Microsoft Broadcaster?

KKline — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Microsoft unleashes a torrent of free technical content which you can use in your blogs or user group site to drive deeper engagement with your audience and community....(read more)

Cloud Evolving, SQL Server Responding

KKline — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Brent Ozar ( blog | twitter ) and I did an interview with TechTarget’s Brendan Cournoyer at last summer's Tech-Ed, which as turned into a podcast titled “Cloud efforts advance, SQL Server evolves.” The podcast covers all the major trends at the conference...(read more)

Significant Personnel Moves Inside of the Microsoft Azure Team and "Protect Your @#$% Content!"

KKline — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:57:00 GMT

Dream Team Forms Around Azure If you're wondering whether to hedge your long-term bets on cloud computing, this should help you solidify your thinking. Microsoft has been building a dream team for Azure , including the patriarch of Windows (and father...(read more)

Collaboration Nation Call to Action! Calling All SQL Server Bloggers and Twitterers

KKline — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:15:00 GMT

Help build a brand new shiny centralized reference with a full compendium to everyone blog & twitter hyperlinks who are active in the SQL Server space...(read more)

Want Spy Novel Twists in a True IT Journalism Story? Read this...

KKline — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:48:00 GMT

David Straithairn as the great Edward R. Murrow in the 2005 film "Good Night and Good Luck" Journalists are important. In my opinion, they're very important . The best journalists, like Old Testament prophets, speak truth to power and reveal the ugly...(read more)

[OT] When Does Media Content -Truly- Become Public Domain?

KKline — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:28:00 GMT

I've always been intrigued by our process for allowing creative content, such as songs or movies, to become public domain. A common usage for public domain might be to create a short family video and, seeking a peppy and familiar piece of background music,...(read more)