Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for these events opens 24 May. :{>

Introduction I received some awesome responses from I Am Here To Help™! One of them was an email from Josh Breinlinger, founder of QwikTalk.com. Josh and I spoke on the phone later that day to discuss using QwikTalk’s platform to provide free support to folks with SQL Server-related questions. It’s Like #SQLHelp on the Phone! QwikTalk connects ...

Introduction My friend and brother K. Brian Kelley (Blog | @kbriankelley | SQLPeople) recently wrote a meta-blog (blog about blogging) post entitled Don’t Wait to Start Blogging. Just before that, I received an email response to an earlier post (I Am Here To Help™) requesting advice on how to get started blogging. I directed the person asking me ...

Inspired by Grant Fritchey (Blog | @GFritchey), I am hosting a Google+ hangout tomorrow (9 Aug 2011) at 11:00 AM EDT. :{>

Introduction My friends in North Carolina have decided to create a new event called SQL Solstice. Details: 18 - 20 Aug 2011Holiday Inn Brownstone & Conference Center1707 Hillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC 27605Toll Free 800-331-7919 18 Aug - A Day of Deep Dives ($259) Day-long presentations delivered by folks with real-world, ...

Introduction  PASS has had an ERC (Elections Review Committee) forum running for a few months now. There's been surprisingly little feedback, though lots of reads. Here's what it looks like tonight: That's 1,662 views and 37 replies by my count. Not very many replies... Jump In! Now's the time to let PASS know what you think about ...

Introduction I was honored earlier this week to present at Steel City SQL - the SQL Server Users Group in Birmingham Alabama. I've also had the opportunity to work alongside Tracy Hamlin (blog | @tracyhhamlin) this week. It's given me a fresh perspective on the amount of work it takes to build and sustain a user group, and reminded me of the ...