SQL Server Gods/Exterminators

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SQL Server Gods/Exterminators

will.rowland

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September 16, 2008 at 2:39 pm

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Just wondering if such people exist. We have a production server that my supervisor doesn't believe is running nearly as well as it should (and this is true). Symptoms range from unresponsiveness to the occasional freeze, failing ODBC connections, etc. Problems range from bad implementation, to an overloaded server, possible network issues, possible SQL Server config issues, data design and process implementation issues.
Defining and ferreting out just what the problems are could be a cottage industry, but my supervisor (who has far more experience here than I) is sure that someone is out there who could come in for a week, dig under the covers, and make this thing run smooth.
Do such SQL/network gods exist? And if so, do they freelance?

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SQLBill SSC Guru Points: 51440 More actions · Answer 1

There most likely are such. Including your location (city, state, country) would help such people respond to you.

-SQLBill

will.rowland Grasshopper Points: 24 More actions · Answer 2

Good point. I didn't know if actual solicitations were allowed, especially since I can't guarantee this will turn into an actual job offer, but...

We are located in Austin, Texas.

Matt Miller (4) SSC Guru Points: 124210 More actions · Answer 3

I do know for a fact that there are several on this board. I won't speak for them, but I wouldn't be surprised if you should hear from a few of them.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 4

I know someone in that area. I'll drop him a note, see if he's interested.

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sqlcraftsman Grasshopper Points: 16 More actions · Answer 5

I do a lot of this type of work.

Contact me offline at SQLCraftsman@gmail.com

And the general etiquette on pretty much all forums here and elsewhere is that answerers should not solicit paid work but can discuss it if the posters ask. After all, we can't fix everything via a forum post.

SQLShaw SSC Veteran Points: 236 More actions · Answer 6

We do work just like that. Check out http://www.SQLonCall.com or feel free to send me an e-mail and we can chat. Chris.Shaw{@}SQLonCall.com

Thanks,

Chris

D.Oc SSCrazy Points: 2875 More actions · Answer 7

chris.shaw (9/17/2008)
We do work just like that. Check out http://www.SQLonCall.com or feel free to send me an e-mail and we can chat. Chris.Shaw{@}SQLonCall.com

Hi Mr. Shaw,

I've to ask you, will there be any new SQLonCall Shows on SSWUG TV :hehe:

Thnx,

D.

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SQLShaw SSC Veteran Points: 236 More actions · Answer 8

Thank you for asking...

As a matter of fact we have been talking about that over the last few weeks. At this point we are not sure, but it is something that we would like to start up again. We can not decied if we should make it part of the Select Views show or if we leave it as a stand alone. I would love to hear what you think.

Thanks for the question.

Chris

D.Oc SSCrazy Points: 2875 More actions · Answer 9

that is a fast replay 🙂

making it as a part of the SelectViews show is also a good solution.

D.

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SQLShaw SSC Veteran Points: 236 More actions · Answer 10

Thanks for the input,

I watch my e-mail pretty close ;o)

Thanks,

Chris

Ninja's_RGR'us SSC Guru Points: 294069 More actions · Answer 11

will.rowland (9/16/2008)
Good point. I didn't know if actual solicitations were allowed, especially since I can't guarantee this will turn into an actual job offer, but...
We are located in Austin, Texas.

As long as it's posted in the correct forum and that you will really hire someone out, fell free to go ahead. Most DBAs like to have jobs to pay their stuff!