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?: June 14-15
The week ended with two drives to work due to the boys' baseball game on Thursday and some morning...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/16/2007
DWWTWT?: June 11-13
The week started off with a drive to work due to after-work commitments; the last two days have been...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/13/2007
Technical News: More SQL Server 2008 Information
A few more items of interest regarding SQL Server 2008.. Today's initial webchat on the June CTP of...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/11/2007
DWWTWT?: June 6-8
The MG is still in the shop and it's been a varied week. Wednesday I broke my string of driving days...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/08/2007
Technical News: Two More SQL Server 2008 Web Events Next Week
I should really finish my entire in-box before I blog schedule items.. There are two LiveMeeting...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/08/2007
Technical News: June 11 SQL Server 2008 June CTP Web Chat
This Monday, June 11, at 11:00 am PDT (GMT-8:00), the SQL Server Development Team will be hosting a...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/08/2007
DWWTWT? : June 5
The MG is still in the shop; today I spoke with the mechanic and he asked me where I usually order...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/05/2007
DWWTWT?: June 4
The MG is still in the shop, and it was another beautiful day, so as the week began my walking shoes...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/05/2007
Technical News: SQL Announcements at TechEd 2007; Dave Campbell Webcast At Noon PT
Today at TechEd 2007 in sunny Orlando, several announcements of interest to the SQL Server faithful...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/04/2007
DWWTWT?: June 1
The MG is in the shop, and it was a beautiful day, so as the week ends and the month begins my...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/01/2007
DWWTWT?: May 31
The month of May ended on a beautiful warm Thursday that was perfect for walking. Four days in a row...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 06/01/2007
DWWTWT?: May 29-30
The work week is off to a fine start, as yesterday and today saw me walk on consecutive days for the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/30/2007
DWWTWT? May 28
This entry is autoposted, as I'm non-competitive for the Memorial Day holday: Telecommuted: 21...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/28/2007
DWWTWT?: May 24-25
To cap off the commuting week, I drove yesterday because I needed to get to a junior high school...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/25/2007
Technical News: New SQL Server 2005 Cumulative Update Released
While I was cleaning out my inbox in anticipation of the impending long holiday weekend, I happened...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/25/2007
DWWTWT?: May 21-23
So far this week, I've driven to work on Monday and Tuesday due to after-work commitments, while...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/23/2007
DWWTWT?: May 14-18
The last week of the SQL Ranger rotation saw me utilizing internal combustion on a daily basis.....
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/18/2007
DWWTWT?: May 10-11
Thursday and Friday both had me on the Sound Transit 545 bus for the BI conference.. Telecommuted:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/13/2007
Microsoft BI Conference 2007: Days 2 and 3
As the great John Lennon once said, "life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." I...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/13/2007
Technical News: Develop Without Borders Contest Winners Announced
Last July, I mentioned the Develop Without Borders Contest, an application development contest...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/10/2007
DWWTWT?: May 8-9
Tuesday saw me drive to work, while today had me on the Sound Transit 545 bus for the BI...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/09/2007
Microsoft BI Conference 2007: Day 1
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm attending the inaugural Microsoft BI Conference at the Washington...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/09/2007
Networking Opportunity: See You At The Microsoft BI Conference!
In the midst of week three of our third SQL Ranger rotation, I'm going to take a powder for three...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/08/2007
DWWTWT?: May 7
A beautiful day and a lack of youth baseball obligations after work led my to abandon internal...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/08/2007
Public CTP of Data Dude Service Release 1 Is Now Available
Gert has the details here.. -wp
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/06/2007
DWWTWT?: May 1-4
After Monday's victory, it was back in the car for the rest of the week.. Telecommuted: 21 Walked:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 05/06/2007
DWWTWT?: April 30
For the first time since January 2nd, the weather, my family's schedule, and my stamina aligned to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/30/2007
DWWTWT?: April 23-27
A week of SQL Ranger RTM and baseball games for the boys led this to be an all-driving week:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/27/2007
Non-Technical News: The Final Brief Update On My Health (unless something else bad happens)
This is (hopefully) the conclusion of a thread begun here, and continued here and here. I met with...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/27/2007
Non-Technical News: Hawking One Step Closer To Space
Back in November, I posted a link to this MSNBC article about Stephen Hawking's desire to go to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/27/2007
DWWTWT?: April 19-20
Two more drives to complete the first week of SQL Ranger RTM: Telecommuted: 21 Walked: 78 Walked to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/20/2007
DWWTWT?: April 16-18
SQL Ranger RTM is in full swing, and so far I've driven to work all three days this week:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/18/2007
DWWTWT?: April 10-13
Tuesday I was in post-surgical recovery noncompetitive mode; Wednesday I telecommuted; and yesterday...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/13/2007
SQL SUMMIT 2007: More SQL Developers, Another Room, LiveMeeting.. And Lunch!
Yesterday marked the sixth day since my surgery last week. After getting off of the liquid diet the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/13/2007
DWWTWT?: April 9
Today I'm in post-surgical recovery noncompetitive mode: Telecommuted: 20 Walked: 78 Walked to the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/09/2007
Another Brief Update On My Health
I'm pleased to report that I'm resting comfortably at home after successful surgery last Friday to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/09/2007
DWWTWT?: April 6
Today I'm noncompetitive due to the second attempt at my surgery: Telecommuted: 20 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/06/2007
DWWTWT?: April 2-5
So far this week, I've driven except for telecommuting yesterday: Telecommuted: 20 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 04/06/2007
DWWTWT: March 27-30
The cars rested all week as I telecommuted: Telecommuted: 19 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 13 Drove:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/31/2007
DWWTWT?: March 26
Today the cars got a rest as I telecommuted: Telecommuted: 15 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 13...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/26/2007
DWWTWT?: March 21-23
Weather and after-work commitments led to three days of driving: Telecommuted: 14 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/23/2007
RIP John Backus
Today comes the unhappy news of the passing of John Backus, creator of FORTRAN, the first high-level...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/20/2007
DWWTWT?: March 19-20
The week's underway with two driving days due to weather and after-work commitments: Telecommuted:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/20/2007
DWWTWT?: March 13-16
Playing a little catch-up today; Tuesday and Wednesday were driving days and Thursday and Friday...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/16/2007
DWWTWT?: March 12
A rainy morning combined with post-work baseball practice for my boys led to use of Gale's van...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/13/2007
New To SSIS? Come Take A Guided Tour..
One of the more interesting and perhaps challenging aspects of a SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/09/2007
DWWTWT?: March 9
Today I needed to run to Seattle at lunch to pick up some xray film for my doctor's appointment next...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/09/2007
DWWTWT?: March 8
A rainy day combined with a low energy level made for an MG day: Telecommuted: 14 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/08/2007
DWWTWT?: March 7
All three of the boys in our house had baseball practices scheduled this afternoon, which led to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/08/2007
Books OnLine Updated For SP2, Too
I just found out today that Books OnLine has also been updated recently. The current (February,...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/07/2007