SQL Saturday #255 Dallas

SQL Saturday is coming to Dallas on November 2. This is a free, one day conference for SQL Server training and networking.

On November 1, there will be a pre-conference event featuring Andy Leonard, Grant Fritchey, and Drew Minkin.

SQL Server 2014 CTP 2 is available

Download the latest preview of the the next SQL Server version for testing.

SQL Monitor Performance Metric: Buffer Cache Used Per Database in MB

Data pages read from disk are placed in the buffer pool with the intention that they will be reused, and accessing them from RAM is faster than from disk. Knowing how much of your RAM is committed to each database can help you provision the right amount of RAM to SQL Server, and also to identify rogue queries that draw too much data into RAM and force data from other databases out of the cache.

Red Gate to respond instantly to user requests at SQL in the City Charlotte and PASS 2013

Red Gate is shipping new features and fixes this week, based on requests from attendees at SQL in the City Charlotte and PASS Summit 2013.

SQL Saturday #237 - Charlotte

The Charlotte BI Group (CBIG) is excited to bring the 2nd annual SQL Saturday, BI Edition, to Charlotte on October 19. This SQL Saturday training event is focused on Microsoft Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Administration topics.

SQL Saturday #238 - Minnesota

SQL Saturday Minnesota will be on October 12, 2013. This free training event for SQL Server Professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server will feature 40 sessions in 8 tracks and 350+ attendees.

SQLServerCentral Changes - Oct 2013

We've made a few changes to the site, and we want you to check them out.

SQL Saturday #227 - Charleston

SQL Saturday is coming to Charleston, SC on October 12, 2013. SQL Saturday is a free training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. Don't miss Charleston's first SQL Saturday.

SQL in the City Charlotte 2013

Join Red Gate on the day before PASS Summit for a full-day of free training from SQL Server MVPs and top presenters. Get $200 off your PASS conference ticket when you register for SQL in the City Charlotte, which takes place on Monday October 14.

SQL in the City Atlanta 2013

SQL in the City is coming to Atlanta on October 11. The second stop on the SQL in the City US Tour brings you SQL Server MVP experts including, Steve Jones and Grant Fritchey. Learn top tips and best practices for SQL Server database development and administration, discover the latest Red Gate tools, and network with fellow data professionals.