Episode 161: Migrating/Upgrading 8000 databases

Sometimes just getting approval to attend a conference is a challenge, but getting the green light isn't the only thing you should plan for.  Sure, you want to learn some things--but a google search c...

27 Sep 201733min

As you work with other people, you will experience resistance when you suggest changes and want to implement something new. Why is this? One podcast listener shared an experience where a problem was ...

20 Sep 201753min

In episode 64 we interviewed Patrick Thomas, the program manager for the MCP program which includes certifications.  There continues to be quite a bit of discussion around certifications, so it only m...

13 Sep 201730min

After a brief hiatus, we are back on the air to continue the conversation and let me tell you--we have a great conversation lined up for this episode. The discussion around what will happen to the re...

6 Sep 201755min

Data analytics is all anyone seems to talk about anymore. We've even caught the bug at SQL Data Partners and have started working with data platform MVP César Oviedo from Costa Rica. César has been ...

3 Aug 201732min

User: What was that record before it was updated? Me: I don't know. Maybe I could restore a backup? User: Really? You have to do all that? It is just one record. Me: (under my breath) Yes, a record Y...

26 Juli 201753min

How can you tell when a change is enough of a change? How do you know you didn't make too big of a change? Steve and I discuss some thoughts around what you might look for when you make certain chan...

19 Juli 201743min

Do you have any experience with [Insert random technology]? Your heart starts to race and your palms get a little sweaty. You don't want to say no–we're tech folks–we know stuff, but there are so ma...

13 Juli 201759min