WIT: A Quick Thought

I recently had the opportunity to be a Dungeon Master (DM) at a gaming convention. It was my first time....

DevOps Does Not Make Admins Obsolete

As a follow up to my tweet, I stand by my belief that DevOps does not make administrators obsolete. I...

BK’s Professional Learning Plans for 2018 #tsql2sday

With 2018 coming, I’ve thought about the question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” I ask...

Learning to Give Presentations Well (Part 3)

See Part 1 and Part 2.
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
I can remember my Air Force ROTC class on communications skills where...

More Beginner / Fundamentals Content

Not surprisingly, there are folks who want beginner / fundamentals presentations and blog posts. 

I put up the poll based on a...

Security Architecture: Knowing the Adversary

When I present or teach on a security topic, I take the time to cover the mindset of the adversary....

Register for Red Gate’s SQL in the City

Aunt Kathi. Grant Fritchey. Steve Jones. They’re part of five hours of training on SQL Server performance and DevOps with...

Kalen Delaney’s Weekly Webinars

Anyone who has been working with SQL Server for any length of time should be aware of the name Kalen...

Webinar: Understanding SQL Injection and Its Consequences

On Thursday, December 14, at 3 PM Eastern, I will be giving a presentation on SQL injection. Registration is required...

Geek Sync Recording: Taking Control of Your SQL Server Sprawl

Back in July, I gave a webcast for Idera’s Geek Sync. They’ve published the recording. You can find it here:
Take...