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TSQL Tue #79: When the Memory is All Gone

I used to blog.  Today I ashamedly realized it’s been nearly six months since my last post.  That’s pretty pathetic.  I was doing a couple a month there for a nearly 2 years … Continue reading

June 14, 2016 · 1 Comment

TSQL Tue 65: Memory Optimized Hash Indexes

The topic this month is learn something new and then teach it to everyone else.  Great topic Mike! Late last year I set the goal to finish up my MCSE.  … Continue reading

April 14, 2015 · 2 Comments

TSQL Tue 64 Roundup

Last week was my first time hosting TSQL Tue.  The topic was “focused tuning”.  I had some stiff competition that week with SQLBits and the final week to get PASS submissions … Continue reading

March 19, 2015 · 1 Comment

TSQL Tue 64: Tuning SSIS with In-Memory Stage

I’m excited to be hosting TSQL Tuesday this month.  The topic is focused performance tuning.  Please be sure to check out the other posts submitted for this month’s blog party … Continue reading

March 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

TSQL Tue 64: Calling All Tuners and Gear Heads

It is month 64 of Adam Machanic’s monthly blog party known as TSQL Tuesday.  I’m very honored to be hosting this month.  Let’s get to it.  This is your official invite to the SQL Server Performance Grand … Continue reading

March 2, 2015 · 10 Comments

TSQL Tue 63: Extensible Key Management

It’s TSQL Tuesday!  Edition 63 is being hosted by Kenneth Fisher (@sqlstudent144).  The topic this month is security, and what a globally relevant topic it is. Target, Home Depot, Blue … Continue reading

February 10, 2015 · 2 Comments

T-SQL Tuesday #48 – Cloud that Broke the Camel’s Back

One of my regrets of not having started blogging sooner is missing all the great T-SQL Tuesday blog parties that have been hosted in the past.  That is something I plan to … Continue reading

November 12, 2013 · 1 Comment