About Jeremiah

I'm a senior database administrator with Cass Information Systems, a SQL Server MVP, director-at-large with PASS, and I also help out with my local chapter and the Application Development virtual chapter.

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How the Hell Did I Get Here?

Paul Randal started this chain post. He tagged Steve Jones who, in turn, tagged Jack Corbett who finally tagged me. I’m pretty sure everyone who nominally makes sense has already been tagged at this point thus leaving Jack to scrape the bottom of the barrel.
Like Jack, I think I could approach this in a number [...]

January 19th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: nonsense, syndication | 16 comments

Goals for 2010

Thomas LaRock thought it would be fun to tag me in yet another round of blogging bingo, this time to answer the question “What are you Goals and Theme Word for 2010?”. To tell the truth, I have not made any kind of New Year’s Resolution for a number of years. I usually review my [...]

December 31st, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Professional Development, nonsense | 5 comments

Random Thoughts for Enjoying the PASS Summit

Have as many mobile devices with connectivity available as possible.
Have a camera ready and charged.
Charge everything every night. Even if it’s at 95% charge: charge it.
Pick sessions that challenge you.
Pick sessions you know nothing about.
Make back up plans for sessions you want to see, just in case.
Don’t make plans.
Be flexible.
Don’t trust the wi-fi.
Pack light.
Don’t be [...]

October 5th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: nonsense, sqlpass, syndication | 2 comments

PASS Board of Directors Elections

Well, it’s election season at PASS. The fun part is that I’m running this year. That’s right, yours truly is running for the PASS Board of Directors.
So, here’s how it works: elections go from October 12th through October 20th. During that time you can vote. Up until that time… you can’t.
I have ideas about PASS. [...]

September 29th, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: sqlpass, syndication | Leave a comment

SQL Server Performance Tuning Webcast

Looking for a quick overview of SQL Server performance tuning? Well, look no further! Way back at devLink, David Giard was kind enough to interview me about my thoughts on troubleshooting SQL Server performance. Check it out.
A little history on this, David talked to me many months ago at the Stir Trek convention, but the [...]

September 22nd, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: SQL, SQL Server, syndication | Leave a comment
 
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