SQL Server Troubleshooting Useful Links
When it comes to troubleshooting performance issues with SQL Server queries, you don’t need an advanced degree in rocket surgery.
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Virtualizing SQL Server: 8 Things to Avoid
Today I had another article go live over at SQL Server Pro. Here is a quick excerpt: I have been involved in virtualization projects for about ten years now. In that time I have had the opportunity to track my own list of best practice items. It’s a list I share freely with customers that … Read more
Give Us Your Time, We Give Our Money To Charity
One of the things I enjoy about working for Confio Software is that we are encouraged to find ways to give back to our communities. Two years ago I did our very first charity product demo, where we donated $5 to Community Food Share for every person that attended. We raised over $1,000 dollars that … Read more
Did You Really Just Spend Thousands on New Hardware?
Seriously? You did what now? OK, I’m sure it’s all shiny and new and takes up less space in your data center. That sounds wonderful, truly. But did you try anything else before agreeing to spend money like a sailor on shore leave? I’m here today to help you understand your performance tuning options before … Read more
Live Webinar Next Week! – Expert Database Design Tips for SQL Server and Azure
Next week I am taking part in a webinar along with Karen Lopez where we will discuss database design tips for SQL Server and Windows Azure SQL Database. This is not the debate format we have done previously, this is meant to be more of a discussion format. I’ve spent a good chunk of time … Read more
Microsoft Certified Masters: What Problem Were They Trying To Solve?
I awoke last Saturday morning to see some emails describing a change to the Microsoft Certified Master’s program. I didn’t pay them much mind because I knew the program was changing slightly. They had already played the game of alphabet soup recently by calling us MCSM instead of MCM so I assumed this email was … Read more
