Tag: SQL Server

Visual Studio 2005 / SQL Server 2005 and Vista

Dec 11, 2006 • 2 min read • Richard Hundhausen

I'm getting more and more questions regarding running Visual Studio 2005 on Vista. Here's the summary from Microsoft: "Visual Studio 2005 is supported on Windows Vista. We recommend that developers …

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Nice meeting new friends in Iowa

Dec 7, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

Thank you for the good time last night at the Iowa .NET User Group meeting. I enjoyed spending the evening with these easy-going, but tech-savvy folks. We had a good turnout, great questions, and a …

SQL Server

Visiting the Iowa .NET User Group this week

Dec 4, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

I'm honored to be speaking at the Iowa .NET User Group this week. My topic will be on SQL Server 2005 for Developers. If you are in the area, please stop by. Visit their site for more information. You …

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I got connected at Connections!

Nov 9, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

I'm back home now, but had a total blast at DevConnections in Las Vegas this week. I saw many friends and colleagues who I hadn't seen for awhile. I was surprised that there were ~4700 attendees at …

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Hitchhiker's Guide to Visual Studio and SQL Server

Oct 30, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

Although I don't have their newest (7th edition) book yet, I plan on picking it up. From what I've read at the site, the Hitchhiker's Guide to Visual Studio and SQL Server (7th Edition) seems to be …

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Thanks for attending Seattle Code Camp 2.0

Oct 30, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

Although the venue was changed at the last minute (to better digs at DigiPen) and my colleague Steven Borg bailed out to have a kid (that still hasn't come yet), Seattle Code Camp 2.0 was …

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The ultimate guide to SQL Server's datetime datatype

Oct 27, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

I happened upon this article, which summarizes the datetime datatype and how it works in SQL Server, including common pitfalls and general recommendations. The site is run by Tibor Karaszi a …

SQL Server

See you at 'camp this weekend in Seattle

Oct 26, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

That's right. Seattle Code Camp 2.0 is upon us, with a late-breaking venue change ... Camp will be held at Nintendo's DigiPen Univeristy, which is very near the Microsoft Campus. Consultants …

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Talking SQL at the Spokane .NET User Group

Oct 6, 2006 • 1 min read • Richard Hundhausen

I enjoyed traveling to Spokane (I have family there) and presenting to the Spokane .NET User Group (SNUG?) on various SQL Server 2005 T-SQL, engine, and data type enhancement topics. This …

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