Microsoft MVP For the Ninth Time
I am happy, honored, and humbled to receive the Microsoft MVP award for the ninth straight year. I can still recall my first award and how it got caught in the company spam folder. Good times.
Changing Default Database File Locations in SQL Server 2016
At some point in your career as a data professional you will need to change the default database file locations in SQL Server 2016.
12 Ways Smart Data Professionals Act Stupid
There are many articles available today that help data professionals prepare for job interviews. I have also written my share of articles on the subject. What I don’t see are articles that tell you how to be a good data professional once you have landed the job. That’s my goal for today, to offer insights … Read more
The Future For Database Transaction Units
It was just over three years ago that Microsoft introduced the concept of Database Transaction Units (DTUs). To those of us familiar with SQL Server and SQL Database we all had one question: what the hell is a DTU?
Security is a Shared Responsibility
It’s too convenient for companies to toss their hands in the air and find excuses to not push forward with upgrading their systems. Security is a shared responsibility.
SQL Profiler Will Never Die
If you are looking for some fun, and happen to be in a group of SQL Server professionals, just ask them if they prefer SQL Profiler or Extended Events. Then grab some popcorn while you watch the show.
