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This is a curated list of things that we've found interesting from around the web. Some of it is technology, some of it isn't, but it's all articles that we've found interesting. We hope you enjoy it!
Brent’s Links
Running SQL Databases on File Shares
Who in their right mind would do such a thing? Well, Microsoft says it’s time we give it a shot.
Massive Updates with Transactional Replication
Yes, SQL Server replication can help improve availability and/or throughput - but it isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. Linchi Shea explains challenges when combining big data changes with transactional replication.
5 Finance Tips for the Self-Employed
My two favorites from this short post are why you should live 5 months in the future and how to know when you’re rich.
Why Microsoft Didn’t Use SQL Clusters
Back in 2006, the Microsoft.com Operations team explained why they didn’t use SQL Server clusters. I love the honesty and depth in their explanations, and it’d be cool to see more of this today. (They haven’t blogged in years).
Jeremiah’s Links
Writing an Abstract
Have you ever wondered what goes through a reviewer’s mind when they’re reading all of those talks being submitted for a conference? Wonder no more.
Glenn Berry is Ready For the Future!
Glenn’s Diagnostic Information Queries have been updated for SQL Server 2012. Check it out.
DR with AWS
Real world words about disaster recovery, time to market, and security with AWS.
William Gibson Uses This
William Gibson is an award winning science fiction author. He just wants his computer to work. There’s a lot to be said about finding a computer that just works for you.
Kendra’s Links
Take Your Table’s Clothes Off
Remus Rusanu shows you how to look at the physical structure of your tables.
Virtual Log Files: More Fun than You Think
Cindy “Cinister” Gross sums up VLFs in SQL Server in this recap from the PASS Summit’s “Are You Smarter Than An MCM?” Session.
Presentations, Google Style
Google is releasing a new presentation software with a focus on building presentations collaboratively. You can to build presentations online, with others, at the same time. I love this idea for brainstorming and planning. Most of all, I love that I can ‘scribble’ a hand drawn picture right on a slide.
