Ward Pond's SQL Server blog
Ruminating on issues pertinent to the design and development of sound databases and processes under Microsoft SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005, and SQL Server 2000 (while reserving the right to vent about anything else that's on my mind)
DWWTWT?: November 19
A holiday-shortened week began with a walk through a chilly persistent drizzle: Telecommuted: 32...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/19/2007
SQL Server 2008 November CTP Released!
There's big news afoot today for all of you SQL Server 2008 fans.. The SQL Server 2008 November CTP...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/19/2007
DWWTWT?: November 16
The week ended with a ride to work through a driving rain from my darling wife Gale.. Telecommuted:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/16/2007
DWWTWT?: November 14-15
Yesterday and today spawned two walks through chilly but dry mornings.. Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 130...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/16/2007
DWWTWT?: November 12-13
The week started with a weather-related ride to work from my loving spouse; today was a walking day...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/13/2007
DWWTWT?: November 9
The week ends with more TechEd walking.. Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 127 Walked to the Bus: 17 Drove:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/09/2007
TechEd Developers 2007 Barcelona: Day 5
TechEd Developers 2007 is history, but not before an eventful last day. My day started with my last...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/09/2007
DWWTWT?: November 8
Lots of walking today.. Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 126 Walked to the Bus: 17 Drove: 118 Did Not...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/08/2007
TechEd Developers 2007 Barcelona: Day 3
Today's affirmation: feedback is a gift. This was my busiest day of the conference from a...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/07/2007
DWWTWT?: November 7
Still self-propelled in Barcelona.. Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 125 Walked to the Bus: 17 Drove: 118...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/07/2007
One More Picture (for now) From Barcelona
Attached is a picture of the view from my hotel window which I took yesterday. The View Out My Hotel...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/07/2007
Another Picture From Barcelona
Attached is a picture of the Barcelona Cathedral which I took yesterday. Barcelona Cathedral.JPG
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/07/2007
A Picture From Barcelona
Attached is a picture of the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia (Temple of the Sacred Family)...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/07/2007
DWWTWT?: November 6
As discussed here, I did a lot of walking today. Some of it was even from the hotel to the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/06/2007
DWWTWT?: November 5
The hotel in Barcelona is a block from the Convention Center, and I didn't rent a car.. so of course...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/05/2007
TechEd Developers 2007 Barcelona: Day 1
TechEd Developers 2007 got off to a roaring start today, as nearly 3000 attendees and presenters...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/05/2007
TechEd Developers 2007 Barcelona: Day 0
It's a little after 4pm on Sunday afternoon in Barcelona as I write to you from the Speakers' Lounge...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/04/2007
Greetings From Barcelona
After spending more time on airplanes at one time than I ever have in my life, I'm pleased to report...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/03/2007
DWWTWT? November 1-2
Today was another walking day and tomorrow will be non-competitive as I prepare to depart for TechEd...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 11/01/2007
DWWTWT?: October 31
Another walking day on a brisk All Hallow's Eve: Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 121 Walked to the Bus: 17...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/31/2007
Update/Clarification: I Might Start To, Like, Like LIKE..
.. but it's got to have a COLLATE with it. A couple of updates are necessary to my recent post on...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/31/2007
DWWTWT?: October 30
Another walking day on a brisk (mid-30s) morning: Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 120 Walked to the Bus: 17...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/30/2007
DWWTWT?: October 29
This morning I walked through a misting drizzle: Telecommuted: 32 Walked: 119 Walked to the Bus: 17...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/30/2007
See You Even More In Barcelona: Two Additional Chalk Talk Sessions Added
I'm pleased to report that the organizers of TechEd have scheduled repeat offerings of two of my...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/27/2007
DWWTWT?: October 24-26
Remember that warm, sunny morning I described on Tuesday? Well, Wednesday, Thursday and today were...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/26/2007
DWWTWT?: October 22-23
Yesterday I had to take the van into the shop, so it was a driving day. Today was a beautiful walk...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/24/2007
See You In Barcelona: Schedule Finalized For TechEd Developers 2007 Chalk Talks
The PowerPoints are done. All of the demos save one are complete. A few days ago, the final pieces...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/24/2007
Database Programming: Why I, Like, May Never Write Another LIKE, Like, Ever Again
[UPDATE 30 October 2007: There are significant ambiguities in this post which are addressed in the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/21/2007
Lubor Offers a Wonderful Synopsis of Partitioning
One of the best parts of my current job is that the email distribution lists I'm on allow me to be a...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/21/2007
DWWTWT?: October 15-19
Monday was a telecommuting day, Tuesday I drove due to after-work commitment, Wednesday I walked to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/19/2007
DWWTWT?: October 10-12
Wednesday and Thursday I drove to work; Friday was a telecommuter: Telecommuted: 31 Walked: 112...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/12/2007
DWWTWT?: October 8-9
Monday and Tuesday were both noncompetitive due to family issues: Telecommuted: 30 Walked: 112...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/09/2007
DWWTWT?: October 4-5
Thursday I walked, and Friday I will be noncompetitive due to family issues: Telecommuted: 30...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/05/2007
DWWTWT?: October 1-3
The month and the week started with a Monday drive and Tuesday and Wednesday walks: Telecommuted: 30...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/03/2007
There's More To GO Than Meets The Eye
This little tidbit originated with Kalen Delaney, and was forwarded to me by Lance Larsen, a...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 10/01/2007
DWWTWT?: September 24-28
This week scored as three days driving, one day telecommuting, and one day walking: Telecommuted: 30...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/28/2007
DWWTWT?: September 17-21
This week scored as three days driving and two days telecommuting: Telecommuted: 29 Walked: 108...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/21/2007
See You At Microsoft TechEd Developers 2007!
This news solidified last week, but it's taken me this long to get a spare moment to post it here....
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/18/2007
DWWTWT?: September 10-14
Quite the mixed bag this week, due to some health issues in my family. Monday I drove to work,...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/15/2007
DWWTWT?: September 6-7
Due to various school-related functions, I drove both Thursday and Friday: Telecommuted: 26 Walked:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/08/2007
DWWTWT?: September 3-5, 2007
Monday was non-competitive for the Labor Day holiday; yesterday and today have required me to be...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/05/2007
DWWTWT?: August 28-31
Tuesday was a driving day as were Thursday and Friday; Wednesday was non-competitive due to a day...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 09/01/2007
SQL Server 2008 HierarchyId LiveMeeting Event at 11am PDT
You can access this presentation here. Hope to "see" you there! -wp
Author: Ward Pond Date: 08/28/2007
DWWTWT?: August 27
The week started with a wonderful walk on a gorgeous, slightly cool day: Telecommuted: 26 Walked:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 08/27/2007
IF EXISTS (SELECT..) vs. IF (SELECT COUNT(1)..) > 0
Consider this a coding tip for SQL Server 2000 (as well as a reason to upgrade), and kudos for the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 08/27/2007
DWWTWT?: August 24
The week ends with an invigorating walk on a beautiful day: Telecommuted: 26 Walked: 106 Walked to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 08/24/2007
DWWTWT?: August 23
After a brief scurry of errands before work this morning, I parked the car in the driveway and...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 08/23/2007