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\"SQL_Holiday_GiftGuide<\/a>Ring in the cheer, the New Year is near! As the holidays approach and the shopping days grow short, we think we\u2019ve got a one-stop shopping list to help you find the perfect gift for the extra special DBA in your life! The SQL Server Holiday Gift Giving Guide<\/a> includes unique gift ideas to use on the job or on evenings out on the town.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, with our guide, you can dress your guy up in a timeless classic! That\u2019s right, wood is the new black, and this wood bowtie<\/a> is sure to be the talk of the party, along with HotSox<\/a> for your leading lady. Of course, let\u2019s not forget that the perfect gift always has a personal touch to it, and we believe that it can\u2019t get much more personal than a pillow<\/a> made from your face or an action figure<\/a> made in your likeness. (Really, can it get much more personal than that?) <\/span><\/p>\n

So, check out this quirky gift list and you\u2019ll be sure to find great ideas for the holidays up ahead, the next birthday, or for any occasion. Then, tell us which item on the list is your favorite find, or let us know if you have other nifty gift ideas to share!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you waiting for? Get a head start on your shopping and download<\/a> the SQL Server Holiday Gift Giving Guide now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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