Execution Plan Types

The State of Database DevOps 2020

I’ve been an advocate for database DevOps since before DevOps was a thing. When I first switched from being a developer full-time to being a DBA full-time, the first...

Personal Power

Because of my job with Redgate (which I love and will never leave even after I’m dead), I spend a lot of time learning about compliance and all the new laws and regulations coming out of things like the GDPR and the CCPA (they changed the name evidently). However, I’m a nerd. I’m not a […]

Profiler: Time To Go

I’ve decided that, in fact, it is time to start moving people off the ancient technology, Profiler. Before, I always said, stay where you’re comfortable. However, keeping people comfortable...

Staying Safe when Traveling

Today, Grant talks about keeping your laptop and phone safe while traveling.

Query Optimization Level

Rock and Roll

Today, Grant Fritchey talks about discussing compliance with management.

Surrender, Just a Little

Today, Grant talks about how giving up a little control can be useful.

Microsoft Tools That Help Query Tuning

Query tuning is not easy. In fact, for a lot of people, you shouldn’t even try. It’s much easier to buy more, bigger, better hardware. Yeah, the query is...

Extended Events Misperceptions: Profiler is Easier

I know, I know, I’m on #teamexevents so I think that Extended Events can do no wrong, but let’s address this thought that Profiler is easier. Now, if we’re...