Fact-Checking the 24 Hours of PASS
I woke up this morning, excited for the 24 Hours of PASS, and the slide decks are already online! Let’s check out the slides for the first session, Field Testing…
My Favorite Online Services for Consultants
Here’s some of my favorite stuff. No affiliate links, just recommendations. The One Service Every Consultant Should Use Internet plumbing glue as a service: Zapier – from free to $99/month.…
Thinking Critically About Fusion-io’s SQL 2014 Tests
With the first vendor-based 24 Hours of PASS approaching, it’s a good time to learn how to think critically. Critical thinking doesn’t mean criticizing – it means seriously examining the evidence…
#SQLPASS and the 24 Hours of Microsoft
The Professional Association for SQL Server describes itself this way: “PASS is an independent, not-for-profit organization run by and for the community.” Every now and then, PASS runs a popular…
Why Something Like RapGenius Will Eventually Revolutionize Documentation
I’m a lyrics guy. Sure, I love a catchy beat and a good hook, but I don’t really love music unless the lyrics grab me too. These days, when I…
ApexSQL Monitor Explained in One Screenshot
Let’s get one thing straight from the start: I love monitoring products. I get really excited when there’s a new one because I think there’s still a lot of space for…
My Favorite Blog Posts
My arm is busted, so rather than giving you a new post, I’m linking to a few of my past favorites: Adam Machanic at Alinea. No particular reason, just one…
Broken Arm = Less Brent for a While
I tripped while carrying a monitor, and before you could say “banana peel” the top of my humerus bone was smashed: As they say on Mythbusters, “There’s your problem.” The surgeons think…
The One Pound SQL Server: Dell Venue Pro 8
I should have bought one with an ARM processor. If you’re like me (and I have a feeling you’re not), you’ve always wanted a portable backup SQL Server that you…
Why I Keep Speaking at User Groups and SQLsaturdays
Badges badges badges badges badges badges badges badges badges badges badges badges MUSHROOM MUSHROOM Before I did a lot of speaking, I assumed there were two types of speakers. One…
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.
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