It’s official, I am in Friends Of Redgate for 2015!

Ok, the last few months have been an absolute whirlwind of activity for me. Back in October I was recognized by Microsoft by joining the ranks of the SQL MVPs out there, and now Redgate has added me to the Friends of Redgate program for 2015. I am beyond words! It is an honor to be recognized by some amazing groups and companies out there.

The Friends of Redgate program is aimed at active and influential community members (such as popular blog writers and community site owners) as well as SQL MVPs who’d like to be on the inside track with new Redgate products and prototypes. They have clear ideas and opinions about the technologies they work with, and know Redgate and their products.

I have used Redgate tools for years, even had my job made possible and saved by some of their tools. It is a great honor to be chosen to join the ranks of people like Mickey Stuewe (B|T), John Morehouse (B|T), Matt Slocum (B|T), The Ozar team, and so many others.

Guess now I have to figure out how to fit more Redgate tools into some of my presentations.

* If you haven’t tried out their tools, go download the trials and I can pretty much guarantee you’ll be hooked.

Chris Bell, SQL Server MVP, MCSE & MCITP, is a 20 year veteran of using Microsoft products & SQL Server to create solutions for businesses, organizations and individuals. Chris speaks, blogs, writes articles and makes media of all kinds regarding SQL Server at WaterOxConsulting.com.

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Chris is also the founder of WaterOx Consulting, Inc. which features SQL Server consulting services along with the destination location week-long training series: SQL Summer Camp. New in 2015 WaterOx Consulting is introducing the SQLPunch series of half day training events designed to help others learn to efficiently and effectively use SQL Server.

He is the founding president of PASSDC and organizes the annual SQLSaturday for the DC area. Chris frequently speaks at and attends SQL Server events, sharing his passion for all things SQL Server.

In 2012 Chris was a finalist in the worldwide Exceptional DBA competition and in 2014 he received the Microsoft MVP award in recognition of his open sharing of his knowledge with the technical community. His blog is currently syndicated to SQLServerCentral.com and ToadWorld.com

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