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Things we liked this week

Jeremiah's Links

Writing is Important

I've said it before, one of the most important skills in life is writing well.

How Do They Know That?

Computers seem almost prescient at times because of sophisticated all-seeing algorithms.

Let's Go Faster!

Why does Oracle dominate TPC-C benchmarks? More importantly, how can we go faster for less?

Brent's Links

SQL 2012 Upgrade Guide

This week I'm all about SQL Server 2012, starting with a 450-page monster PDF from Microsoft telling you everything you need to know to plan deployments.

AlwaysOn CPU Workers

Database mirroring used dedicated threads per database, but not SQL 2012's AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Microsoft CSS dives into worker pools.

Getting Started with LocalDB

Aaron Bertrand explains this local-only, developer-targeted lightweight database.

Kendra's Links

Win a Trip to the SQLPASS Convention

Enter the Exceptional DBA competition.

Will You be a Cynic, or will You be a Builder?

Jeff Bezos reflects on how to make choices.

How to Open a Beer Bottle With a Chainsaw

Without spilling.

WEBCASTS


This week, Brent talks about Perfmon: Your Server's Vital Stats
Next week there will be no webcast, we'll be on SQL Cruise!
On June 5, Jes shares some SQL Server Max Memory Myths

OUR POSTS THIS WEEK


Brent asks, "Seriously, who's going to hire you? The best jobs come from people you know." Read more.
Kendra says, "Want to know three ways to restore a few tables to a point in time? These tips will get you on the right path." Read more.
Kendra asks, "Do you use heaps in SQL Server? Do you know how they affect performance?" Read more.

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