Two of my articles have been published; one at http://sql-server-performance.com and http://sqlserveruniverse.com.

Test Data Generation with Data Dude
This article explains the usage of Data Dude for test data generation. It is published at http://sqlserveruniverse.com.

SSIS: Usage of Checkpoint File
I wrote this few months back and it was in the queue. I made this note based on the experience I had when checkpoint files are used with SSIS.

Read both and see whether they are useful.

My MVP title has been renewed, for the third year. I believe that I have done a fair community service last two years and thanks for Microsoft for evaluating and awarding me the title again.

Two new MVPs have been introduced but I expected the count as three. Hope that third one is being reviewed by Microsoft. Two new MVPs are, Gogula Aryalingam and Joy Pradeep. Congratulation guys!

Another year started with full of hopes and plans. I just went through the checklist of plans I had for year 2007 and found, wow, I have achieved almost all plans.

Now it is time to list out plans for the new year, 2008. I am thinking of launching a new thing; it has already been started and is being accelerated, which is one of my major plans. Hope future has stored good things for me.