Category Archives: The Community

My Blog Has Moved! (ok, not really)

If you’re reading this post, it means I successfully migrated my blog from one host to another.  While I consider myself savvy in the world of SQL Server, web sites are not my thing.  But it needed to be done so I embarked on the migration this week.  Mind you, I did consider finding someone…

Vendor Feedback

I don’t know how many of you receive the SQLskills Insider email (sign up here), but if you know me, you know I’m a fan of SQLskills so of course I’m on the distribution list.  Anyway, in Monday’s email Paul Randal talked about application vendors and how he frequently hears about incorrect configuration recommendations made…

Introducing the 2012 Performance Virtual Chapter Team

In late November I wrote a post  asking for volunteers for the Performance Virtual Chapter.  There was a great response, and many thanks to those who replied!  Without further ado, let me introduce the Performance VC team for 2012:  Speaker Wrangler: Carlos Bossy ( b | t ) I briefly met Carlos at the SQLSaturday…

A Call for Volunteers

In the spring of 2010 I saw this post from Tim Edwards and immediately emailed him.  I was very new to the SQL Server Community at the time and I was looking for ways to get involved.  I thought the Performance Virtual Chapter would be a good fit, and I was right.  Tim selected me…