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SQL in the City Event Dates Announced!

andyleonard — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for...(read more)

Want to Learn SQL Server 2012?

andyleonard — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Or SSIS 2012? SSRS 2012? SSAS 2012? There’s no substitute for getting your hands on the product, in my opinion. I can hear you thinking, “But Andy, I can’t afford to purchase a copy of SQL Server 2012.” Are you sure? What if I told you that you can get...(read more)

Presenting at the NJ SQL Server User Group Tuesday 21 Feb 2012!

andyleonard — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

I am honored to present “Building Your First SSIS Package in SQL Server 2012” at the NJ SQL Server User Group Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012 starting at 6:00 PM! If you read this blog and will be in the area, please stop by and introduce yourself! I’m the fat guy...(read more)

OT: Protesting SOPA

andyleonard — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:29:00 GMT

I am protesting SOPA by taking andyleonard.me offline for a day....(read more)

What Matters Most

andyleonard — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The end of the year is a study in extremes. For many, it is a time of merriment and celebration. For some, it is yet another day to survive. I believe most people reflect on the past year as it draws to a close. We think about the things that happened...(read more)

Credibility

andyleonard — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Introduction This post is the fiftieth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about credibility. The Internal List I believe everyone has an Internal List...(read more)

Holiday Stress

andyleonard — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Photo by Brian J. Matis Ever have one of these days? I have. According to studies like this one , I am not alone. This is a time of year when vacations loom right alongside project deadlines. There are parties to attend, additional expenses and work around...(read more)