SQLSaturday, Rocky, and a CheeseSteak - Upcoming Event

As you know, the SQLSaturday sensation has exploded all over the nation.  So many events scheduled this year, there is...

Microsoft SQL Server Licensing For Dummies..

Microsoft SQL Server Licensing For Dummies.. 
Don’t let the above title fool you!  Have you been confused on the Microsoft...

What the heck is going on? Industry news, shake-ups,depatures, old controversies and new beginnings

What the heck is going on?  Industry news, shake-ups and departures.
It's only two weeks into the New Year 2011, but there's...

Get Prepared for the January Hiring Season

Get Prepared for the January Hiring Season

As the year winds down, in what was undoubtedly a tough economic year for...

Just in time for Christmas – SQL Server 2005 SP4

Just in time for Christmas, Microsoft releases SQL Server 2005 SP4.  
Many were wondering if they would meet their intended...

Upgrading to SQL Server 2008 - a comprehensive checklist.

 
There are many considerations and much preparation to do, when a company decides that it is ready to upgrade their...

Signal Waits and Resource Waits...a clarification

 
Signal Waits vs. Resource Waits
During my presentation at SQLSaturday#59, I spoke about the categories of wait types, such as...

Signal Waits and Resource Waits...a clarification

 
Signal Waits vs. Resource Waits
During my presentation at SQLSaturday#59, I spoke about the categories of wait types, such as...

Notes from SQLSaturday#59 - Waits & Queues Presentation

SQLSaturday#59 – Waits & Queues Presentation
At SQLSaturday#59 in NYC, my session was about Waits & Queues. I presented a topic I thought was...

SQLCentric is a winner of the 2010 SQL Server Magazine's Community Choice Awards!

As I was doing a little research this evening for a client, I hit the SQLMag site for the latest updates. ...