Back in March I saw a Tweet about the beta Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-104 program was looking for 300 candidates to take the exam by May 31st. Since moving to my current job over a year ago I have been fully in an Azure shop. While I am a DBA for the most part, I Read More …
Recently I have been able to work with our development teams to not create new databases. There are several reasons for me making this request of the teams. The number one problem is that they were deployed with default settings and owners which I am not a fan. These things kill my OCD, but also Read More …
Are you a Microsoft SQL Server DBA managing one or more servers? Then you should know about the First Responder Kit from Brent Ozar Unlimited. This is a free set of tools that help you check the health of your SQL Servers. Are you aware of SQL Server configuration settings that differ on your servers Read More …
My first go at smokin’ a brisket is documented below. It is summertime and we are stuck at home in isolation, might as well find a new hobby. I was blessed to get an electric smoker for Father’s Day. It was from my mom, so not sure how much of a Father’s Day gift or Read More …
