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Very rewarding to be only the 46th person to earn the #Blackbelt badge from @SQLskills. It is only achieved after attending 7 in-depth technical courses and 155 hours of content on Microsoft SQL Server. #AlwaysLearning www.credly.com/badges/0d7a2...
SQLskills Blackbelt - SQL Server 2019 was issued by SQLskills to John Deardurff.
This demanding badge is only achieved after attending SEVEN deeply technical courses focused on Microsoft SQL Server. In total, these courses provide over 155 hour of content and demonstrations. Addit...
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December 30, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Arrived in Bellevue for #sqlskills training afzer 24 hour travel. Good Night!
December 4, 2024 at 11:02 PM
@glennalanberry.bsky.social Digging through my folder of miscellaneous #SQLServer stuff I've saved over the years and came across this blast from the past.
December 20, 2024 at 10:13 PM
OH: "I wouldn't turn on data compression for sharepoint - it has enough problems already" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
@PaulRandal that's quite the laptop color! Also useful for safety if out hunting #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
T3422 ‘splainer since it’s not currently in the big official Microsoft list…

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How to tell if the IO subsystem is causing corruptions?

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2007 September 12
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How to tell if the IO subsystem is causing corruptions? - Paul S. Randal
One of the comments I received recently is below: Hi Paul, If the corruption happens to be related to I/O Erros and there is nothing in the Event log or anywhere that points to I/O related issues, is ...
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September 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Finishing the year strong with the new AI Vector Search Essentials badge from SQLskills! www.credly.com/badges/4a5b5...
SQLskills SQL Server 2025 AI: Vector Search Essentials was issued by SQLskills to John Deardurff.
This badge shows attendance of the SQLskills AI Vector Search Essentials course. Attendees learned how to implement native vector search capabilities in SQL Server 2025 for semantic search operations....
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December 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Pluralsight Expands Course Library through Content Partnerships w/ SQLskills & Critical Path Training: http://wp.me/P1lig2-1xF via @pluralsight
November 17, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I couldn't go to SQLSkills training because I was told that since I do my job well, I don't need any training #sqlconfessions
December 2, 2024 at 1:03 PM
YAY!!! RT @PaulRandal: [Blog] Internals, Design, and Performance class in Chicago in May http://tinyurl.com/4685lqe
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December 2, 2024 at 12:33 PM
RT @sqlsatchi: A big thank you to @SQLskills for supporting #sqlsat67 with a Silver & Blogger level sponorships! #chisql
December 2, 2024 at 12:22 PM
RT @ChiSQL: #ChiSQL Suburban meeting May 3rd, Join us at @SQLskills Oak Brook Terrace event! Stay tuned for details.
December 2, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Good morning all! Hope it's a great week for everyone. I can't wait for day 1 of #sqlskills immersion today!
December 2, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Starting off #sqlskills the right way - with #bacon!! http://yfrog.com/n673571490j
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December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
OH: "If you get us liquored up enough, we'll talk about SQL 6.5" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Just realized I'm sitting next to @ericstephani at #sqlskills ::facepalm::
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
forwarding records - "the princess is in another castle!" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
OH: "they're kinda smokin' crack" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
.@paulrandal is busting out "linear intepolation coefficients" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Back from lunch and getting ready to start on the 2nd half of the day. BRING IT ON! #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
The food here at #sqlskills is top notch!! http://yfrog.com/f332770483j
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December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Going to need the next 11 hours to digest all I learned at #sqlskills today. Phew!
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Good morning everyone! Up and ready to go for day 2 of #sqlskills. Currently consuming bacon in preparation for brain overload!
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Going through the transaction log with a fine-tooth comb and I'm in HEAVEN! #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
"The answer is, nobody can remember why" #sqlskills
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM