SQL Server DBA vs the Developer… and the winner is?
Webinar review of: ‘DBA vs the Developer‘ by Pinal Dave and sponsored by Solarwinds. Pinal started by saying ‘DBA vs the Developer (relationship) is like Tom and Jerry (the cartoon)’.…
Free is Awesome! Right DBAs?
This is a book review of Grant Fritchey’s free book: ‘SQL Server Execution Plans – Third edition‘. Grant Fritchey is a SQL Server MVP with over 30 years’ experience in…
When did you last calibrate the DBA monitor?
Nice blog posting on red-gate.com by Kathi Kellenberger: The Top Five Things That DBAs Need to Monitor There are excellent points in the article by Kathi. Great DBAs automate everything…
Deadlock or alive? DBA who dunnit solved?
Nice short and to the point blog article and 4+ min youtube video by Brent Ozar How to Create Deadlocks and Troubleshoot Them Excellent information on creating SQL server deadlocks,…
Remember Smelly Cats on Cheers? Have your noticed your TSQL code smells too?
Interesting blog about an updated version of a free Redgate booklet by Phil Factor (real name withheld to protect the guilty): SQL Code Smells Some good points by Phil Factor…