5 Things to Know About Indexes for SQL Server

One of the first questions I got while interviewing for a potential position as a DBA was “If there is...

SQLSaturday #308 Houston, TX Saturday May 10th

This will be the second SQLSaturday in Houston I have spoken at and I am excited about talking Execution Plans...

SQLSaturday #305 Business Analytics Edition Dallas–RECAP

So, I am flying home thinking about the event Saturday and many things are running through my head. No, not...

SQLSaturday #305 Dallas Business Analytics Edition

I am excited about being selected to speak and attend the May 3rd SQLSaturday BA Edition in Dallas, TX. There...

Call for Speakers – SQLSaturday #324 Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is now on its 6th SQLSaturday and the event grows year after year. It all started with Patrick...

5 Tools Every DBA Should Know About

After monitoring enterprise SQL Server instances for over 10 years now, there are 5 tools that are used every day...

5 Things a developer should know about databases

Database Normalization

Theoretical versus real-world
There is not a strong need for developers to know the theoretical definition of 1st thru 5th...

Jan PASS Data Architecture VC presents Ike Ellis on Tips & Tricks

Please join the PASS Data Architecture virtual chapter on Thursday Jan 30th at noon central for SQL Server Tips and...

PASS BI/DW Virtual Chapter–Analysis Services Attributes and Hierarchies

Please join the PASS BI/DW VC today January 15th at 7PM Central for a presentation on Attributes and Hierarchies in...

Jan 8th – Baton Rouge SQL Server User Group - Azure

Please join us tonight, Wednesday Jan 8th starting at 5:45PM with networking and food. The information below is from the...