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…
How the Company-Startup Thing Worked Out For Me, Year 2
About a year ago, I shared the first post in what will hopefully be a long series about starting and growing a company. The timeline went something like this: April…
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, Bsky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Github, and Reddit.