Is the Time of the DBA Ending?

The DBA role might be changing, but Steve thinks this creates opportunities.

Purchasing Separate Compute and Storage

Redgate at SQLBits

Redgate and the Advocates are attending SQL Bits next week in London. I’m excited to see Grant and Kathi in person, as it’s been far too long since I...

Daily Coping 2 Mar 2022

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...

Data Analysis Techniques

This is part of a series on my preparation for the DP-900 exam. This is the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, part of a number of certification paths. You can...

Synchronous XE Targets

The Test Mistake

Many developers have made mistakes that in test and development environments that customers notice. Using DevOps should help reduce these issues.

Traveling to SQL Bits

I’m heading to SQL Bits this weekend, and will be in London most of next week for the conference. I’m excited. SQL Bits is my favorite conference, as I’ve...

Daily Coping 1 Mar 2022

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...

Goal Progress for Feb 2022

I set goals at the beginning of the year, and I’m tracking my progress in these updates during 2022. February became more of a work month for me, and...