Jun 16 2011
As plans were emerging for SQL Cruise Alaska in the waning days of 2010 it seemed a good time to interject guest speakers into the mix. Thanks to our supportive sponsors (SQL Sentry, Quest Software, Red Gate Software, Idera, and Confio) we could make the case financially to bring a guest speaker on the ship for this event. [...]
Aug 9 2010
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 [...]
Aug 6 2010
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, [...]
Aug 2 2010
Aug 2 2010
Yesterday was our official send-off to those joining us on SQL Cruise #1 which leaves from the port of Miami this afternoon. Gareth and Jennifer Swanepoel, along with their son Chris welcomed us to their home and put on an amazing buffet of grilled food and fruity drinks; their inviting pool was a big hit [...]
