SQL Server

  • SQLRally 2012 Dallas

    SQLRally 2012 Dallas

    It’s Official !! The host for SQLRally 2012 has officially been given to Dallas and the North Texas SQL Server User Group.  NTSSUG is elated to have been chosen as the host for this event.  We have hosted three SQLSaturdays in the last 12 months, so we are prepared to dig in our heals.  Well,…

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  • Don’t develop SSRS reports in the wrong version

    Don’t develop SSRS reports in the wrong version

    I had an interesting issue a couple of months ago while creating an SSRS report.  I developed my report in BIDS, built it, and previewed it just fine.  I was also able to deploy it to my RS server just fine, but when I viewed the report from the browser I got a cryptic error…

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  • SQL Reporting Services – The report server is not responding

    SQL Reporting Services – The report server is not responding

    Today I received the following error on one of my SQL Reporting Services Servers. “The report server is not responding. Verify that the report server is running and can be accessed from this computer” Old Solution This is certainly not the first time I have seen this error, and the situation is always different.  Most…

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  • SQLSaturday 63 Wrap-up

    SQLSaturday 63 Wrap-up

    If you have ever helped organize a SQLSaturday you know how hard it can be and how much time is required.  This was the third (one of which was the first and only BI focused event) in twelve months for the North Texas SQL Server User Group and we’re proud of that.  I’m on the board of directors…

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  • TechNet Radio Interview

    TechNet Radio Interview

    A couple months ago, one of our local Microsoft Evangelists asked me if I would do a TechNet Radio interview about the North Texas SQL Server User Group. I’m on the board of directors for the group as the Director of Logistics and Communication, and he wanted the point of view from a user group leader.  I…

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  • My DSN Does Not Work on Windows 64bit

    My DSN Does Not Work on Windows 64bit

    How to create a DSN on Windows 64bit for your 32bit application

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  • SQL Naming Conventions with PBM – SPs

    SQL Naming Conventions with PBM – SPs

    How to enforce a stored procedure naming convention with policy based management.

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  • SQL Nomenclature

    SQL Nomenclature

    You should have a SQL object naming convention. Enforce it with Policy Based Management.

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  • SQLSaturday #57

    SQLSaturday #57

    SQLSaturday #57 Recap

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  • PBM and CMS Slides

    PBM and CMS Slides

    Ryan Adams slides for Managing Your Shop with Policy Based Management and Central Management Server

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  • Sheep and Double Rainbows!

    Sheep and Double Rainbows!

    My entry into the SQLSkills Master Immersion Event

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  • Blogging for the Blind

    Blogging for the Blind

    Are your blog posts falling on blind eyes? Is it a fruitless labor of love? Then let others know you are enjoying their content.

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