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When You Love Data as Much as I Do…
I’ve been working in data for a long time. After a while, you recognize the issues that everyone runs into sooner or later—and hopefully, can come up with some pretty creative solutions. I love being able to wax profound (or at least, long-winded) about why these issues come up and how I like to go about resolving them. Or just pose a question to my fellow data professionals so we can discuss. Check out my past blog articles here, or get in touch if there’s a topic you think I should cover.

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Why Become a PowerShell DBA
If you find this article valuable and you decide that you want to get your learn on with PowerShell and
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FreeCon in Seattle, October 27th before PASS Summit 2015
SQL Solutions Group is getting ready to host a day of training. This will be a FREECON, which means that
SQL Server TDE on Mirror and Log Shipping
Today in our Virtual Chapter meeting for VCDBA, I presented on SQL Server Encryption including TDE. The question was posed
sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats Easter Egg
I was reading through documentation on the DMV sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats and found that there are a couple of things you need
Utah Code Camp 2015 Presentations
Sorry I am so late, but Thanks to all those that attended my sessions at the Code Camp. Utah Geek
Precon: IndyPASS 2015 – PowerShell and SQL Server
I am fortunate to be able to present a precon at IndyPASS this year. The link to register is PowerShell
T-SQL Tuesday #61–Giving Back
I like this topic because I think about it all the time. I have learned so much from others and
PASS Summit 2014 – What to expect
When thinking about attending PASS Summit each year I don’t spend much time deciding. I have not missed a Summit
Speaking at Portland Maine #SQLSAT293
I am excited to speak at the SQL Saturday 293 in Maine this weekend. Hope to see you there. There
Speaking at SQL Saturday #287 – Madison, WI
http://www.sqlsaturday.com/287/eventhome.aspx I am excited to get on my way to Madison. I will be speaking on TSQL Best Practices. We