Why I’m Not Speaking at the PASS Summit This Year
I wasn’t gonna write about this, but I keep getting emails that say, “ZOMG, you weren’t accepted to speak at the PASS Summit? What’s the deal?” It’s totally okay – I didn’t…
How Are SQL Server Tools Licensed?
Let’s look at a few community-oriented tools and how they’re licensed. Ola Hallengren’s License: Free as in Speech Ola’s license is short and to the point: the code is free as in speech. Can…
Dufl Review: Easier Way to Pack Clothes for Business Trips
Dufl Bag Update 2020/07/24: Dufl declared bankruptcy and closed up shop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A little background about me first: I travel 1-2 times per month Most of…
I failed psychology. I didn’t show up.
I liked the teacher. I loved the subject. A hot girl sat in front of me. Hell, I even got straight A’s during the semesters. Let the record show that…
Jewelbots: Friendship Bracelets that Teach Girls to Code
It’s a battery-powered Arduino in a bracelet, programmed via an app. A BRACELET, PEOPLE. How cool is that? I wish these were around when I was a kid. (Yeah, I…
What It’s Like to Work for a Bad Contracting Company
Last time we met, I finished up by talking about all of the crazy work involved in pairing the right consultant/contractor with the right client project. In my line of…
What’s the Difference Between Contractor and Consultant and FTE?
Thinking about quitting your full time job and changing things up a little? Here’s a quick explanation of the differences between IT roles. Full Time Employees (FTEs) of Regular Companies You…
Launching an Online Course: Behind the Scenes
Friday, Kendra and I launched our newest online training course, The DBA’s Guide to SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery. Here’s a quick glimpse behind the scenes at the work…
Microconsulting: The Next Step Beyond Stack Exchange
You’ve read my blog posts or seen my webcasts, and you know I’m qualified to solve a particular SQL Server problem. You contact our company, and maybe you bring us in…
How I Manage Email and Tasks, 2015 Edition
My email inbox feels like a battlefield. In a typical recent month, I had: I received 4,897 emails from 642 people, 76% of which were sent directly to me I sent 773 emails…
Hi, I’m Brent Ozar. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m on an epic life quest to have fun and make a difference.
Some of my projects include Brent Ozar Unlimited, PollGab, and Smart Postgres.
I love teaching, travel, laughing, and collecting vintage sports cars. You can follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bsky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Github, whatever.