Andy Warren

I started my SQL journey here at SQLServerCentral as one of the founders, helping to build a place to share and learn that continues to thrive under the editorial guidance of my friend Steve Jones. I've done a lot of volunteer work over the years ranging from our local SQL group (oPASS, SQLOrlando) to serving on the Board of Directors of PASS to designing and building the framework of SQLSaturday (which has gone on to produce more than 1000 locally managed events since we started in 2007). These days I manage a DBA team, but over the years I've been a trainer, consultant, contractor, and DBA. I'm rarely present on social media, the best way to contact me is here, LinkedIn, or via email.

Why You Should Speak at SQLSaturday (Or Any Other Free Event)

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

I talk to people about career planning and professional development quite a bit. It’s common to find them wanting to...

2012-07-25

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Should Apps Use a Dedicated Port?

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

Most applications connect on whatever the default port is, typically 1433 for SQL, though it’s common to change that to...

2012-07-24 (first published: 2012-07-18)

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Should We Customize the SQLSaturday Hashtag on Twitter?

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

The question was posed on Twitter recently (or perhaps more along the lines of “why can’t we”), suggesting that our...

2012-07-23

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The Mentoring Experiment–New Call for Mentees

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

With both Steve Jones and I done with our summer break, we’re ready to continue with several experiments we’ve been...

2012-07-23 (first published: 2012-07-19)

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Presentations That Exceed The Allotted Time

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

Back in February I did a presentation for MagicPASS that ran long, maybe 30 minutes over the time allotted. It...

2012-07-20

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Notes from the July 2012 MagicPASS Meeting

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

Quick notes from the MagicPASS meeting:
Kendal Van Dyke still the king when it comes to explaining what’s going on with...

2012-07-19

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Stacia Misner and Kevin Kline Doing All Day Sessions for SQLSaturday #151

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

If there is anything better than a SQLSaturday it’s a SQLSaturday with a choice of great pre-con speakers. This year...

2012-07-19

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Attending SQLSaturday #164 in Cleveland

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

I’ll be back on the road again in August, heading up to Cleveland for SQLSaturday #164. It’s my first time...

2012-07-17

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I’ll Be Presenting at the PASS Summit 2012

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

I’m a little late posting this, but I had two sessions accepted out of four I submitted. I’ll be doing...

2012-07-16

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Speaker Selection for SQLSaturday Orlando-The Monday List

by Andy Warren

SQLAndy

Nine more speakers we’re pleased to say will be joining us for a fabulous SQLSaturday in Orlando!

Timothy McAliley

Juan Soto

Erika Bakse

Jose...

2012-07-16

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Blogs

How Fabric Mirroring Transformed with SQL Server 2025

By Meagan Longoria

When mirroring was first released for Azure SQL Database, it used Change Data Capture...

The DIY Cost of Masking Test Data For Smaller Organizations

One of the things I’ve tried hard to do in database development situations if...

T-SQL Tuesday #196 – Two risky career decisions I made

By DataOnWheels

The T-SQL Tuesday topic this month comes James Serra. What career risks have you...

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

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