Archive for March, 2010

You Can Virtualize Anything!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

That’s right. Here at PASS we’re working on ways to virtualize everything. Not only can we virtualize away your web server and SQL Server, but now we’ve found a way to virtualize your user group!

We’re pleased to announce that PASS has several new Virtual Chapters dedicated to providing you with the finest quality SQL Server content made with the freshest virtual ingredients available on the market today.

So, what is a Virtual Chapter? Well, once upon a time these things were called SIGs. Then someone decided that these were more than just special interest groups (SIG, get it?). Now we have Virtual Chapters. Same great taste, now with 1/3 the calories!

Spread the world, tell people you know about the Virtual Chapters . This is a fantastic program and a great way for you to get access to SQL Server learning when you can’t make it to a user group or just feel like getting your learn on during the day.

SQL Server Performance Tuning Webcast

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Looking for a quick overview of SQL Server performance tuning? Well, look no further! Way back at devLink, David Giard was kind enough to interview me about my thoughts on troubleshooting SQL Server performance. Check it out.

A little history on this, David talked to me many months ago at the Stir Trek convention, but the audio was particularly bad so you couldn’t hear me ramble about ORMs and how stored procedures are the greatest thing since butter. Trust me, you’re better off for it.

Anyway… a huge thanks to David Giard for giving me the chance to talk a little about troubleshooting SQL Server performance.