Today marks the start of my second week on the job with a new company in almost 11 years. I severely underestimated what that means: new connection methods, new software, new communication tools, new naming conventions, processes, and workplace methodologies. Heck, I have yet to even get exposed to new personnel/HR policies – I was(…)
Anyone who even casually reads this blog knows all about SQL Cruise by now. If not, then there is an every-growing wealth of information about this endeavor that Brent Ozar (Web|Twitter) and I just produced last week. We had an amazing cross-section of cruisers on this first SEA-QL training event: senior-level consultants, experienced DBAs, and the(…)
I’m sitting in the Fort Lauderdale airport with so many thoughts milling through my head over what a success our first ever SQL Cruise has been. I’m doing my best to avoid any boat or water-related puns whatsoever (we’ve heard them all over the last 4 days – trust me.) This will in no way,(…)
