Webinar: Identify and Eliminate SQL Server Performance Issues

I’m giving a webinar tomorrow, March 22, 2018, at 3 PM Eastern.
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Here’s what I’ll be covering:
Are you struggling...

Speaking at the 2018 Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference

One of my favorite conferences is held in Myrtle Beach, SC, in June. It’s a security and digital forensics conference which...

Settings Goals Professionally

I was reminded of this topic after yesterday’s #SQLChat. Have you set professional goals for yourself? If so, have you...

Tinker as You Learn

In recent weeks I’ve seen my brother from another mother, Andy Leonard (twitter | blog), write or post about his learning...

WIT: A Quick Thought

I recently had the opportunity to be a Dungeon Master (DM) at a gaming convention. It was my first time....

DevOps Does Not Make Admins Obsolete

As a follow up to my tweet, I stand by my belief that DevOps does not make administrators obsolete. I...

BK’s Professional Learning Plans for 2018 #tsql2sday

With 2018 coming, I’ve thought about the question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” I ask...

Learning to Give Presentations Well (Part 3)

See Part 1 and Part 2.
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
I can remember my Air Force ROTC class on communications skills where...

More Beginner / Fundamentals Content

Not surprisingly, there are folks who want beginner / fundamentals presentations and blog posts. 

I put up the poll based on a...

Security Architecture: Knowing the Adversary

When I present or teach on a security topic, I take the time to cover the mindset of the adversary....