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Rick Lowe

@DataFLowe

Microsoft Certified Master of SQL Server. DBA, Recovering developer. Interested in anything SQL Server, but my passion is performance tuning.

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Last chance! RSVP for our #Microsoft Data Platform business continuity virtual group open Q&A session today at 1p central! meetup.com/microsoft-data…


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Don't forget! Our Data Platform Continuity Virtual Group is hosting our open Q&A session this Wednesday at 1pm central. Bring your questions, RSVP today, and we'll see you there! meetup.com/microsoft-data…


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Now that I sent this personalized message to my boss, I can post it here. For my entire #sqlfamily, words to live by in regard to NoLock 🤣 cc: @PaulRandal, @sqldbawithbeard, @SqlrUs


I believe I missed the Star Wars movie that had this particular cast of characters

DataFLowe's tweet image. I believe I missed the Star Wars movie that had this particular cast of characters

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Are you going to #SQLSatOregon before @PASSDataSummit this November? Then join us in riding the one-and-only #SQLTrain ! More details and sign-up at eventbrite.com/e/sqltrain-202…


It has arrived! My local cable company’s slogan is “Imagine Better” so in a way this was their idea.

DataFLowe's tweet image. It has arrived! My local cable company’s slogan is “Imagine Better” so in a way this was their idea.

I'll never understand why some text editors use dark purple by default on a black background for comments in code. Comments are important, you're supposed to read them. Or at least make them readable so you can pretend you're going to read them.


Found these two pieces of video game history in the garage - RCA Studio 2 and a Fairchild VES. Anyone want to play ping?

DataFLowe's tweet image. Found these two pieces of video game history in the garage - RCA Studio 2 and a Fairchild VES. Anyone want to play ping?

Current status

DataFLowe's tweet image. Current status

Good to be on the road again. Or in this case on the water again

DataFLowe's tweet image. Good to be on the road again. Or in this case on the water again

Headed over to Victoria next week … guess it’s time for my first experience with the joy of a nasal swab COVID test.


Thanks to everyone who watched my #SQLTrail session yesterday. Looking forward to two more great days of content!


Puppy’s first cone

DataFLowe's tweet image. Puppy’s first cone

ICYMI - don't forget to sign up! Great session happening tomorrow

Next in our #Microsoft Data Platform BC virtual group is @sqlha presenting "#SQLServer Business Continuity Foundations" on 31 Aug at 11am Eastern time! RSVP for this free event here! meetup.com/microsoft-data…



I think the text for MSSQL error 8632 should be changed from "Internal error: An expression services limit has been reached. Please look for potentially complex expressions in your query, and try to simplify them." to just "Computer says no."


Rick Lowe reposted

Next in our #Microsoft Data Platform BC virtual group is @sqlha presenting "#SQLServer Business Continuity Foundations" on 31 Aug at 11am Eastern time! RSVP for this free event here! meetup.com/microsoft-data…


Somebody wants to know if it’s crabbing season yet.

DataFLowe's tweet image. Somebody wants to know if it’s crabbing season yet.

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Interested in saving #SQLServer licensing costs while making it faster when running on #VMWare? Check out our Accelerator on-demand master class! Learn more at sqlibrium.com. youtube.com/watch?v=iFlOHM…

kleegeek's tweet image. Interested in saving #SQLServer licensing costs while making it faster when running on #VMWare? Check out our Accelerator on-demand master class! Learn more at sqlibrium.com. youtube.com/watch?v=iFlOHM…

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