It’s time for T-SQL Tuesday the forty-second, Wendy Pastrick asked that we talk

about our experiences with change in our work lives. I’d like to share some exciting news about myself and the new adventure I am taking.  Earlier this month I started a new journey with… Read more

Typically, I am a big advocate of performance monitor but one place I commonly see performance monitor being misused is with benchmarking disk counters for SQL Server.  Typically, you will see people applying best practices like having dedicated spindles for transactional log files and dedicated spindles for data files.  With… Read more

The following is a recording of my Performance Tuning for Pirates session recorded by UserGroup.TV at SQL Saturday 125 in Oklahoma City.  I recommend that you check out UserGroup.TV as they provide some great content for free.  It was an honor to be selected for this recording.  I hope… Read more

I am a huge fan of the PASS Virtual Performance Chapter and I am excited that they pinged me to speak at their Winter 2012 Performance Palooza event tomorrow. This event is similar to 24 Hours of PASS but it will focus on Performance.

I will be sharing my 12… Read more

The following is my highlights and thoughts about the day two keynote at the SQL PASS Member Summit.

Douglas McDowell started recapping yesterday events shortly followed by some great information about PASS financials. Five years ago there were no SQL Saturday, no 24hrs of PASS less than half the amount… Read more

The following are five recommendations I would like to share with anyone attending the #sqlpass member summit. I hope you have a blast!

GuideBook

If you have a smart phone I highly recommend grabbing the GuideBook application for your mobile device. This will give you direct access to the session… Read more

I love the SQL Community because it usually is a great environment to connect, share and learn. With that said, I am noticing that we can do a much better job with helping the people who share, learn how to share better.  For every single, Grant Fritchey, Thomas LaRock Read more

It was an honor to speak at the first SQL Saturday in Pittsburgh. The company I

currently work for is based out of Pittsburgh so I flew in a week early… Read more

Tonight, October 8th at 6:30pm I am virtually speaking at the OKC SQL Server User Group.  I had a blast there earlier this year when I presented at their SQL Saturday event.  Tonight I will be talking about Performance Tuning for Pirates! There will be free knowledge and food… Read more

Ayyyy, matey being that today is the International Speak Like a Pirate Day I thought it was appropriate to post some future dates for my Performance Tuning for Pirates presentation.

You can download the slides, check out the reference material and videos here!

North Texas SQL Server Group

If your… Read more

Today I am excited to join in with my #sqlfamily and participate in this months #tsql2day throw down. This month Erin Stellato is the king pin and her topic is “A day in the Life.” This gives me a great opportunity to explain a day in the life of a… Read more

I currently have a presentation named Performance Tuning for Pirates. This presentation goes over using several free tools to help you with your performance tuning process. Today, I am happy to share my first video going over these tools.

Using SQLQueryStress to stress test Stored Procedures

SQLQueryStress by Adam… Read more

If you work with SQL Server and live in the Harrisburg area I have some great news for you. The newest SQLPASS User Group has been born in your neck of the woods. The Central PA SQL Server User Group (CPSSUG) will be having their first official meeting tomorrow on… Read more

This week I have two presentations on my schedule. I get to give my Performance Tuning for Pirates presentation twice this week.

Pittsburgh SQL User Group Recap

On Tuesday, I presented my Performance Tuning for Pirates presentation at the Pittsburgh SQL Server User Group. Actually, I had a little tweak… Read more

Recently, I caught my during a kickoff with a new client saying, “Hello I am John, and I love SQL. If SQL Server asked for more heart I will not say no!” That’s right folks I am a very lucky guy. Everyday I get to wake up stroll on down… Read more

I have a confession to make. I like to meet people who also work with SQL Server. There are so many different ways to use SQL Server. I love to hear how people are using it differently than me.  One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to connect… Read more