ILIKESQL - Dandy Weyn's Blog
A query walked into a bar ...saw 2 tables and asked .. "Can I join you?"
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Author: ilikesql Date: 03/16/2015
Would you attend? Self-Service BI - the players are ready - GAME ON!
How likely would you attend the following session if it would be available for presentation at an...
Author: ilikesql Date: 02/09/2015
Free #sqlserver, #powerbi, #database, #bigdata training if you support my fundraiser
Ever since I've gotten inspired by global thought-leaders and philanthropists and what they do...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/30/2015
a personal request for your donation and support
This is my personal request for your donation and support for my cousin Gunnar in his fight against...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/26/2015
Thank you Microsoft, reflecting on over 8 years on Microsoft Campus!
The road to Redmond... When I was 16, like many other kids I studying and getting A+ grades...
Author: ilikesql Date: 04/27/2014
I am probably the worst content submitter for an event…
I am probably the worst content submitter for an event… Some blog readers will likely...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/10/2014
the Grinch that stole our Christmas - gone viral - data insights
The joy of online shopping versus trying to find a parking spot at the mall Just like many other...
Author: ilikesql Date: 12/29/2013
This presentation is all about me - presentation skills part 1: Food for thought...
As content owner for some of the public facing events at Microsoft, I have the great honor to work...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/16/2013
How Data Quality can make you feel less of a "donky"
I first wanted to highlight, specifically in this post, that I am a Microsoft Employee, not a...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/09/2013
The importance of understanding DAX
The importance of understanding DAX.... The DAX language is the foundation of self-service Business...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/03/2013
Automating the installation of my BI Demo platform with Data Explorer, Geoflow, Visual Studio 2012, BI Projects and Database Projects, SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU3
Automated and unattended installations Being able to install software fully automated can...
Author: ilikesql Date: 04/17/2013
TechEd North America and TechED Europe Registration is open - register for my pre-con with @SQLRockstar and @scarydba
Join us for a rock solid pre-conference at TechED! At Microsoft Teched (www.msteched.com), I will...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/16/2013
I lost over 15 pounds (7 kilo) and so can you - thanks to #Azure and #Surface
Priority Lanes, Heavy weights and lifting, and no storage space You've probably been there, getting...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/16/2013
Automating installation of SQL Server, SSDT, Office 2013 and Visual Studio 2012
Automated and unattended installations Being able to install software fully automated can...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/10/2013
Installing SQL Server Data Tools (BI and Data Projects) in Visual Studio 2012 or Visual Studio 2012 Shell
About SQL Server Data Tools In this blog it is my goal to outline how to successfully obtain and...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/10/2013
How to install a .MSI file unattended
As part of our hands-on-lab builds (www.microsoft.com/sqlserverlabs), I frequently have to install...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/10/2013
custom skins for Surface and Surface Pro
As I wanted to give a more personal touch to our Surface and my Surface Pro, I decided to look for...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/09/2013
get your hands dirty with SQL Server 2012 SP1
Today I am happy to share with you that we released our updated hands-on-labs to our public portal....
Author: ilikesql Date: 02/25/2013
About my Lenovo W520, presenting, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 drivers and more ...
The issue of getting the right drivers for your OS As an OEM System Builder in my early computer...
Author: ilikesql Date: 09/11/2012
SQL Server 2012 Certification
Value of Certification The payout on certification in the IT Industry has been a key value to my...
Author: ilikesql Date: 09/07/2012
TechED North America - DBI Track - the audience has spoken
As Track Program Manager for the Database and Business Intelligence Track at TechED North America, I...
Author: ilikesql Date: 06/19/2012
What goes into my bag when presenting at an event or roadshow
When presenting at an event such as TechED, or any roadshow events you see your favorite presenters...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/02/2012
SQL Server BareMetal Workshop series - part 1: How to build an installation VHD file that includes all software needed to start with SQL Server 2012 Database and Business Intelligence
I truly wanted to write this type of blog long time ago, but given the fact that next week I am...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/16/2012
TechED North America / TechED Europe pre-conferences for Database and Business Intelligence
As content lead on the Database and Business Intelligence Track I am happy to announce that we will...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/10/2012
SQL Server 2012 - SPECIAL OPS TOUR - part 2
CALLING ALL SQL SERVER PROFESSIONALS The Special Ops Tour, brought to you by Microsoft and PASS, is...
Author: ilikesql Date: 12/14/2011
the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows 7.5 "Mango" phone - a user's review
While I was traveling in Europe, I was inspired by some announcements that were made in regards to...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/26/2011
SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate RC0
We've had some great announcements over the past couple of days, with the announcement of the SQL...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/17/2011
SQL Server Special Ops Tour
CALLING ALL SQL Server PROFESSIONALS: SQL Server 2012 is the most important release ever of SQL...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/16/2011
happy upgrade to a brand new Samsung Focus S - migrating your applications
As today ATT released the new Samsung Focus S Windows Phone, a huge lineup was seen at many stores....
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/06/2011
by popular demand - SQL BareMetal scripts
If you ever attended any of our SQL BareMetal Hands-on-Labs or Workshop, pretty sure you were...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/04/2011
SQL Server 2012 BareMetal Workshop - Are you an MCT?
Are you a Microsoft Certified Trainer that teaches SQL Server 2012? Based on the succes of our...
Author: ilikesql Date: 10/30/2011
Just Announced - SQL Server 2012 - coming to you in 2012
SQL Server 2012 is coming! Today at SQL PASS SUMMIT 2011, our CVP Ted Kummert revealed the product...
Author: ilikesql Date: 10/11/2011
Firewall Configurations for SQL Server
I've been asked the question many times, and you probably have seen it before ...The "warning"...
Author: ilikesql Date: 08/10/2011
SQL Server Security Vulnerabilities
SQL Server is the most secure of any of the major database platforms. In 2010, SQL Serer recorded...
Author: ilikesql Date: 08/09/2011
SQL Server Code Name "Denali" CTP 3 - Product Guide
Our team is pleased to announce the release of the SQL Server Code Name “Denali”...
Author: ilikesql Date: 08/09/2011
Today is yet another milestone for SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse! -- Please welcome Dell PDW Appliance and Hadoop connectors
Today we announced at TDWI another giant leap in Microsoft's datawarehousing offering.: Today,...
Author: ilikesql Date: 08/08/2011
Available now - SQL Server codename "Denali" CTP
Introducing SQL Server Code-Named "Denali" - Today we released our latest CTP release of SQL Server...
Author: ilikesql Date: 07/12/2011
Released - SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Today we released SQL Server 2008 R2 -SP1 The following features are new in Service Pack 1 (SP1)....
Author: ilikesql Date: 07/12/2011
SQL Server Code name "Denali" features
While everyone is anxiously waiting for the next CTP release of SQL Server Code Name "Denali", -...
Author: ilikesql Date: 07/09/2011
BareMetal Hands-on-Labs and workshop - current and futures
Anyone who attended TechED, SQL PASS Summit, any internal Microsoft events or the MVP Summit on SQL...
Author: ilikesql Date: 06/05/2011
Does your organization have Oracle, Sybase, MySQL or Access? Migrations done right!
Do you know that Microsoft offers a free tool to automate database migration? In this demo-heavy...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/31/2011
Microsoft Data Warehousing Offerings
Microsoft Data Warehousing Offerings Summary When implementing a database solution, a “one...
Author: ilikesql Date: 05/31/2011
Channel 9 videos posted
Our team hast posted a couple of new videos on SQL Server through Channel 9, available for web based...
Author: ilikesql Date: 03/06/2011
Setting up Alwayson Availability Groups in SQL Server codename "Denali"
SQL Server AlwaysOn is the new comprehensive high availability and disaster recovery solution in SQL...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/27/2011
One of Lynn Langit's books on daily sale through OReilly -Ebook Deal of the day
Get Lynn Langit's BI BI book 50% off TODAY ONLY - Best of 2010 #Ebook Deal of the Day on the Top 25...
Author: ilikesql Date: 01/26/2011
it's like having a 4x4, but the manufacturer and sales person does not allow you to take it offroad...
I just got off the phone with my ISP - QWEST, since that is about the only ISP we can get in the...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/30/2010
SQL PASS - Hands-on-Labs goodness ...
To follow up on a general request by the attendees at SQLPASS, I promised to post a link to our...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/13/2010
SQL Server Hands-on-Labs at PASS
A lot of the attendees are asking if the SQL Labs that we are running at the conference are...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/09/2010
SQL Momentum at SQLPASS - Key Announcements
Today at SQLPASS - Ted Kummert made some great announcements, bringing great momentum in the...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/09/2010
SQL Momentum at SQLPASS
With great announcements on what to come next the SQL PASS keynote will be interesting to follow.If...
Author: ilikesql Date: 11/09/2010