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?: March 6
This morning was a tad dreary, which was a shame, because the afternoon was in the mid 60s, and...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/06/2007
Updated SQL Server 2005 SP2 Available For Download
A fix for the maintenance plan issue in SQL Server 2005 SP2 first discussed here is now available...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/06/2007
DWWTWT?: March 5
The week commenced with a beautiful day, which would've been perfect for walking to work if I hadn't...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/06/2007
DWWTWT?: March 2
The week draws to a close with a steady rain. I'm still not up to walking through such weather, so...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/02/2007
DWWTWT?: March 1
The month starts with an "empty calendar" day, perfect for telecommuting: Telecommuted: 14 Walked:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/01/2007
SQL Server 2005 SP2 Maintenance Plans
Users of SQL Server 2005 maintenance plans should be aware of a change in SP2 that affects existing...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 03/01/2007
DWWTWT?: February 28
Yet another busy day, yet another MG ride: Telecommuted: 13 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 13 Drove:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/28/2007
DWWTWT?: February 27
Another busy day, another van ride: Telecommuted: 13 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 13 Drove: 43 Did...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/27/2007
DWWTWT?: February 26
Lots of after-work obligations led to employment of the van: Telecommuted: 13 Walked: 78 Walked to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/27/2007
DWWTWT?: February 23
As predicted yesterday, the week ended with an MG day: Telecommuted: 13 Walked: 78 Walked to the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/23/2007
DWWTWT?: February 22
As predicted yesterday, today was an MG day: Telecommuted: 13 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 13...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/22/2007
SQL Server 2005 SP2 and Windows Vista
I can't believe I neglected to mention this in Monday's post on SQL Server 2005 SP2.. Among the many...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/22/2007
DWWTWT?: February 21
Today I telecommuted in the morning before going out for lunch (which turned into a couple of hours,...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/22/2007
DWWTWT?: February 20
Today I put in my first full day at the office since before my surgery. I "celebrated" by driving...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/20/2007
DWWTWT?: February 19
Today I put in seven and a half hours at the office. It was raining, so I drove the van.....
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/19/2007
Technical News: SQL Server 2005 SP2 Available For Download!
This is much better than the hospital news you've been reading here lately.. Service Pack 2 for SQL...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/19/2007
DWWTWT?: Feberuary 16
Today I was back and forth twice. I drove myself once each way and caught a ride with Gale as well,...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/16/2007
Non-Technical News: A Brief Update On My Health
Several folks have been kind enough to ask how I'm doing, so I thought I'd share a brief update....
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/16/2007
DWWTWT?: February 15
A bit of a red-letter day today, as I did a little bit of walking for the first time in over a...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/16/2007
DWWTWT?: February 14
I showed my face for a bit at the office today after a morning of playing catch-up from home. I used...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/15/2007
DWWTWT?: February 13
I once again was sufficiently productive today to consider it a telecommuter: Telecommuted: 12...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/13/2007
DWWTWT?: February 12
Today I'm still recovering from my procedure, but unlike previous days in this string, I got enough...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/12/2007
DWWTWT?: February 9
Today I'm still recovering from my procedure. I looked at some email, but not enough to claim a work...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/09/2007
DWWTWT?: February 8
Today I'm still recovering from my procedure, which was not successful. I'm once again decidedly...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/08/2007
DWWTWT?: February 7
This is the last of the preposted posts from Friday, February 2. Today I'm still recovering from my...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/07/2007
DWWTWT?: February 6
This post was preposted on Friday, February 2. Today is the day after my procedure. I'm once again...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/06/2007
DWWTWT?: February 5
This post was preposted on Friday, February 2. Today I'm scheduled to have my procedure. Given that...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/05/2007
Database Programming: Using The modify() Method Against An XML Variable
Here's the first technical tid-bit on this blog in awhile, courtesy of a long-concluded internal...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/02/2007
DWWTWT?: February 2
Today is Groundhogs' Day in the United States. The groundhog saw his shadow this morning, which...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/02/2007
DWWTWT?: February 1
Today I ran into the office for a couple of meetings in the morning and worked from home in the...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 02/01/2007
DWWTWT?: January 31
Another day, another ride to work from my patient and loving spouse: Telecommuted: 9 Walked: 78...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/31/2007
DWWTWT?: January 30
The weather is cool and clear. It's a shame I'm not up to walking: Telecommuted: 9 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/30/2007
DWWTWT?: January 29
One week until elective surgery; Gale gave me a ride to work this morning. We'll call that a Drove:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/29/2007
DWWTWT?: January 26
A remarkably consistent week ends with another van drive to Ranger training: Telecommuted: 9 Walked:...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/26/2007
DWWTWT?: January 25
Another van drive to Ranger training: Telecommuted: 9 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 30 Did...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/25/2007
DWWTWT?: January 24
I was able to sleep late this morning (all the way til 8!) and I didn't make it to the classroom...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/25/2007
DWWTWT?: January 23
I made it to my presentation today. I even got to start half an hour early and used all the time...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/23/2007
DWWTWT?: January 22
Today I managed to attend three hours of the SQL Ranger sessions before working from home this...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/22/2007
Non-Technical News: Blessings Come In All Shapes And Sizes
The day brings much remarkable news. Kyle and Zach worked the 9-12 year old Little League tryouts...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/21/2007
DWWTWT?: January 15-19
I'll make further details in a public post, but this week I've been ill and thus non-competitive to...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/21/2007
DWWTWT?: January 12
Telecommuted in the morning and drove to the company Christmas party (postponed due to weather in...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/13/2007
DWWTWT?: January 11
Telecommuting due to weather and school closure: Telecommuted: 9 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/12/2007
DWWTWT?: January 10
Telecommuting due to weather and health: Telecommuted: 8 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 25...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/10/2007
DWWTWT?: January 9
Even though I'm not "all the way better", I made it into work today; my dear wife allowed me out of...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/09/2007
DWWTWT?: January 8
Telecommuting as recovery continues: Telecommuted: 7 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 24 Did...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/09/2007
DWWTWT? January 5
Telecommuting as recovery continues: Telecommuted: 6 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 24 Did...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/05/2007
DWWTWT?: January 4
Telecommuting as recovery continues: Telecommuted: 5 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 24 Did...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/04/2007
DWWTWT?: January 3
Noncompetitive due to illness: Telecommuted: 4 Walked: 78 Walked to the Bus: 12 Drove: 24 Did Not...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/03/2007
DWWTWT?: January 2
The first working day of the new year saw a short walking commute: Telecommuted: 4 Walked: 78 Walked...
Author: Ward Pond Date: 01/02/2007