Fast Features for Quest Tools. Someday soon, I promise. I've been trying hard to get more videos out the door about the SQL Server tools from Quest Software (my employer). I'd sent a new one over to the program marketing team a while back, but it's not showing up in the Coffee Break Bytes section like it should. These little videos show a single feature in detail, usually taking no more than 5 minutes to watch in their entirety. In the meanwhile, check out the excellent video series here. And the blogs are really good too, available on the interwebs here. Thinking about cloud … [Read more...]
New Fast Features Video – Toad for SQL Server
Filed Under: NoSQL, On-Line Resources, SQLServerPedia Syndication, TCD blog post, Transact-SQL Programming Tagged With: DBA, Developer, Quest Software, Toad for SQL Server, Tools
Windows Azure Boot Camp
I'm sorry that I got this out a bit late, but there are still a city or two where you can join in on these great free, 1-day classes on Windows Azure provided by Neudesic. Atlanta, for example, is set for July 28th. You'll get a deep dive program that will prepare you to deliver solutions on the Windows Azure Platform. The region's best Azure experts will teach you how to work in the cloud through training, discussion, review of real scenarios, and hands on labs. Snacks and drinks will be provided; however, you're advised to bring an extension cord and to you to make your own lunch … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Professional Development, SQLServerPedia Syndication, TCD blog post Tagged With: Azure, cloud computing, Training, Web Development, Windows
It’s the Atlanta Attendance Contest!
I'm speaking tonight on Top 10 Mistakes DBAs Make at the Atlanta SQL Server User Group meeting in Alpharetta, GA. You can find all of the details here. I thought I'd liven things up a bit with a little contest. The rules are simple: A. If you don't follow me on Twitter, then follow me by clicking here. B. If you already follow me on Twitter, then tweet the details for tonight's event. C. Every new follower or current follower who retweeted the details and then attends the event tonight will get a free ebook for Professional SQL Server 2008 Design and Implementation by my … [Read more...]
Filed Under: PASS, Presentations, SQLServerPedia Syndication Tagged With: Best Practices, DBA, SQLPASS
Now on SQLPASS, “Can Integrity Be Learned?”
Ok, I admit it. I've done about as good a job publicizing my monthly professional development column, Plays Well With Others, as NBC did when the transitioned Jay Leno back to the Tonight Show. So I'm going to try to better, henceforth and forever more! Two entries ago, I talked about the The 8 Characteristics of Exceptional Leaders. This month, I'm drilling into the characteristic on that list that generated the most controversy in emails and messages - "Absolute Integrity". Many people took issue with the concept that integrity can be learned, instead believing that integrity … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Ethics, PASS, Professional Development, SQLServerPedia Syndication Tagged With: Leadership, Professional Development, SQLPASS
In-Memory Databases (IMDBs)
Moore's Law tells us that CPU's get a LOT faster over time. Unfortunately for the database professional, all of the secondary elements of our databases DO NOT get a lot faster over time. Overall, the main methods of storing data since the 1960's, magnetic tape and hard disks, have improved only in the single percentiles year over year. Even those of us who were never good at math can tell that the CPU is outpacing the other system components. Two recent developments are helping to change that equation. First, solid state drives (SSDs) are having a dramatic impact many IT scenarios. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Administration, Cool Technologies, SQLServerPedia Syndication, Trends Tagged With: DBA, FutureWatch, IMDB, Performance
Live! TechNet Radio: Microsoft Cloud Services – SQL Azure
Just wanted to let you know that a TechNet Radio episode and interview I did about cloud computing is now live on TechNet Edge. It was the featured spot on Thursday, June 3rd and is also featured on the TechNet homepage. I've been trying to wear more of an analyst's hat these days, so this webcast has a lot of my "deep thinking" on issues related to cloud computing - hopefully at a higher level of quality that Jack Handy. A salient point that I think many analysts are overlooking is the changing nature of data as it exists in the cloud. For decades, data has primarily been about people … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Administration, On-Line Resources, Opinion, SQLServerPedia Syndication, Trends Tagged With: cloud computing, DBA, FutureWatch, news analysis, SQL Azure, SQL Server 2008 R2, TechNet
Two Free Training Webcasts Open for Registration
We've got two sessions that you (the "we" meaning the fine folks at Quest Software) need to sign up for right away. The upcoming webcast for Oracle-oriented folks has huge registration numbers. And I'm sure you'll learn more than you expected thanks to my fine co-presenters. Get in while you still can before we hit the limit of what LiveMeeting can handle! Pain of the Week: SQL Server for the Oracle DBA Webcast: SQL Server for the Oracle DBA Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010 (Just a couple days hence!) Time: 8 a.m. Pacific / 11 a.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. United Kingdom / 5 p.m. Central … [Read more...]
Filed Under: On-Line Resources, Presentations, SQLServerPedia Syndication Tagged With: DBA, Developer, DMV, Internals, Oracle, Performance, Tools & Scripts, Training
The Data Detective is on the Case (And I Can Hook You Up for Free!)
You may have seen a new super sleuth around Quest.com and Toad World - The Data Detective! The team at Quest Software has created a new comic series where users can learn how Toad for Data Analysts will help you find, understand and report on data. Plus, you can take part in a contest to win a free one-year license of TDA! The first in the comic book series is posted here. And there's one each month. If you contact me directly, I can help you get to the front of the line for the contest! … [Read more...]
Filed Under: SQLServerPedia Syndication, Transact-SQL Programming Tagged With: Data Analysis, DBA, Humor, Quest Software, Tools
SQL Saturday is Coming to Nashville! Won’t You?
How 'Bout a Little Context? Let me be direct with you. I love SQL Saturday. If it were a woman, I'd marry it. (Avoiding all extraneous thoughts of what my real wife would say, etc etc). Check out this fun Flickr Feed from the recent SQL Saturday in Chicago or these picks by Jorge Segara (blog | twitter) to see the sort of fun that's in store. But who can argue with a day of free SQL Server training and a chance to network with great presenters and a wide swath of your peers? I've tried to support SQL Saturday as much as I can since Andy Warren (blog | twitter) launched the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Conferences, Nashville SQL Server Users Group, PASS, Presentations, SQLServerPedia Syndication Tagged With: DBA, Developer, Professional Development, SQLPASS, SQLSaturday, Training
New on SQLMag – Automating the Startup and Shutdown of Windows Services
I just posted a new blog entry on how I automate the shutdown and startup of Windows services. Check it out at http://www.sqlmag.com/blogs/tool-time.aspx. Be sure to let me know what you think and if you have your own unique methods for automating the control of Windows services! Many thanks, -Kevin -Twitter @kekline … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Administration, SQLServerPedia Syndication, Tool Time Tagged With: DBA, SQLMag, Tools & Scripts
