Enable Source Control in SSMS

Edit this file as administrator. Ref the correct path. I am using SSMS 17.8.1. or latest. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\140\Tools\Binn\ManagementStudio\ssms.pkgundef Uncomment the following block and save. Relaunch SSMS, Tools, Options, Source Control, Plug-in Selection, VSTFS. You should see a Team menu at the top Menu bar. Must have VS2015 installed! https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releasenotes/vs2015-version-history Troubleshooting info: Exit…

I’ll be presenting Saturday 6/9/2018 @NovaSE – 1:30pm Room 3046

Keeping a good thing going. Register here (FREE): https://www.sqlsaturday.com/755/registernow.aspx You can extend the invite to your friends and colleges if you think they’ll be interested in the topics. I'll be presenting at Nova South Eastern this Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm in Room 3046 of the Carl DeSantis Building (3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Building, Davie, FL 33314). Here's my…

Encryption and Database Source Control

Since returning from PASS Summit, I spent a rigorous amount of time developing slides & demos to share the latest technologies I learned, attempting to deliver on my pact with my CIO and Director. Yesterday, I delivered the 2nd round on that promise and received great feedback. PS. Shopping for a new tie. I intentionally focused…

1st Time Presenting at SFCodeCamp 2018

Well, that turned out much better than expected. After receiving the news, the day before the conference, that I was selected to speak at South Florida Code Camp 2018, I shared the news with friends and colleagues inviting them to the event. Immediately, I rushed to prepare the necessary equipment and pick up my speaker…