Ed's Getting Started Blog
This is a blog geared towards those of us who are not masters of SQL Server. I will be learning SQL Server, and this blog will chronicle the journey.
Time for a change
This will be my last post on this blog, I am leaving Microsoft tomorrow. After 14 years working for...
Author: edhickey Date: 10/06/2011
SQL PASS Community Summit 2011
Hi all, One of the things I write about in this blog is how toget help from the Community of SQL...
Author: edhickey Date: 08/08/2011
Locks Unlocked
I’m likely not the first person clever enough to use this title, but as requested, this post...
Author: edhickey Date: 07/27/2011
Where to post your questions in Microsoft Forums
Hi all, As some of you know, I manage about 120 MSDN and TechNet Forums for our division. One thing...
Author: edhickey Date: 06/03/2011
What gives you trouble when learning SQL Server?
I've written a few posts about some of the bigger topics in learning SQL Server. Now I'd like to...
Author: edhickey Date: 04/21/2011
The MVP Summit 2011
It has been a while since I posted, and I know I am not supposed to apologize for being absent in my...
Author: edhickey Date: 03/11/2011
Acronyms in SQL Server
SQL Server can be a dizzying array of acronyms to the uninitiated – SQL itself, SSIS, SSAS,...
Author: edhickey Date: 11/19/2010
Now that was easy!
This is a pretty common scenario, so I thought I would write it up and post it so everyone could see...
Author: edhickey Date: 10/08/2010
Adding data to a SQL Server Database
I’m back from vacation, and it always seems to take an extra week to clear out the inbox,...
Author: edhickey Date: 08/27/2010
Creating a Database in SQL Server Express via SSMS
It is all fine and good to be able to manipulate a database, but that will get you nowhere in the...
Author: edhickey Date: 07/29/2010
The Transaction Log
I hear a lot about this file, as it is a very important part of SQL Server, but as you dive into it...
Author: edhickey Date: 07/21/2010
SQL Server Setup issue and SP1
I came across this topic when it was pointed out to me by Larry Franks, a colleague of mine from...
Author: edhickey Date: 07/09/2010
Scripts in SQL Server
One would think this is a small and easy topic, as Scripts seem to be a pretty easy concept to...
Author: edhickey Date: 06/25/2010
What is Entity Framework?
I know this is out of sequence for this blog, but I really needed to get a better grasp on what the...
Author: edhickey Date: 05/27/2010
The parts of a SQL query
I was going to go more into Joins this week, but as this is the Getting Started Blog, I think I...
Author: edhickey Date: 05/14/2010
First Queries in SQL Server Management Studio
Alright, I’ve got everything installed, I have the AdventureWorks database, SQL Server and some time...
Author: edhickey Date: 04/30/2010
Installing SQL Server Express
I have decided to start with SQL Server Express, as it is a free download and hopefully will not...
Author: edhickey Date: 04/19/2010
The importance of a clean machine
Years ago, I was hired by Microsoft to support Visual Basic, and I spent nearly 4 years on the...
Author: edhickey Date: 04/01/2010
Using the Community
One of the things I have learned in my travels here has been that you can find almost anything if...
Author: edhickey Date: 03/22/2010
Getting started with the new blog
Hello! My name is Ed Hickey, and I am a Program Manager in the BPD Division at...
Author: edhickey Date: 03/16/2010