When moving data from one system to another, it is invariably the CSV format that is used: it’s conveniently supported by Excel, Access and almost every other spreadsheet and database management system. However, it’s not the best format to use. CSV, as it’s name suggests, uses commas to separate values into columns. Furthermore, text is [...]

I’ve been looking on the web for freelance opportunities. It seems like nothing is what it appears to be: lots of opportunities for professional bloggers for instance. I’ve now come across an MVP (Microsoft Valued Professional) who is looking for a technical writer to blog on his behalf. Maybe I’m reading it wrong, but it [...]

I recently decided to study for an MCTS in SQL Server 2008 and have looked at a number of books to decide which certification to go for and which book seemed to be best placed to help. Here is a brief summary of my research:- Exam 70-432 – SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance “Microsoft [...]