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PASS Summit 2017

 

PASS Summit 2017

 

UpSearch at PASS Summit 2017

UpSearch’s David Maxwell proudly supported PASS Summit 2017. The event was held October 31-November 3, 2017 at the Washington State Trade Center, 705 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98101.

 

Presentations

To learn more about David Maxwell’s Understanding and Handling Database Corruption presentation at PASS Summit, visit the session details.

Understanding and Handling Database Corruption by David Maxwell

PASS Summit 2017

To learn more about David Maxwell’s Targeting Wait Statistics with Extended Events and DMVs presentation at PASS Summit, visit the session details.

Targeting Wait Statistics with Extended Events and DMVs by David Maxwell

PASS Summit 2017

About PASS

PASS Summit 2017 - A SQL Server Conference

PASS (t) is a not-for-profit organization run by and for the community. PASS supports data professionals throughout the world who use the Microsoft data platform.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

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UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.


Targeting Wait Statistics with Extended Events and DMVs

 

About the Presentation

SQL Server Wait Statistics - The Top 5 Waits You Should KnowWait statistics are a great tool for troubleshooting performance tuning problems in SQL Server. However, there are so many different wait types in SQL Server, it can be challenging to determine what to focus on and what can be ignored. Even after discovering that SQL Server is waiting for something, most DBAs don’t know where to look next. In this session, we’ll examine 5 of the most frequently seen SQL Server wait statistics and how to troubleshoot each of them. You’ll learn how to determine the root cause of a particular wait type, and how to avoid common mistakes made when troubleshooting with SQL Server wait statistics.

Session Level: 300

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Targeting Wait Statistics with Extended Events and DMVs

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Presentations (Upcoming & Past)

 

Want to Learn More About SQL Server Performance Tuning?

If you'd like to learn more about how UpSearch can support your SQL Server performance tuning initiative, visit SQL Server Performance Tuning or contact us today.

About the Author

Data Platform Consultant

David Maxwell

UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.

Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.  David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.

Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.

In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.

Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.

David Maxwell Named Principal Consultant

We are pleased to announce David Maxwell has been promoted to Principal Consultant.

“David has been an outstanding team member and driving force behind UpSearch’s Remote DBA Service,” stated Shawn Upchurch, Founder & CEO of UpSearch. “He regularly earns client praise for his ability to scope complex projects, serve as a resident subject matter expert, and effectively engage in executive-level technology decision maker discussions.”

David has also been extremely willing to support UpSearch’s strategic partnerships and Microsoft Partner enablement efforts.

 

About David Maxwell

David Maxwell Named Principal Consultant

In 2016, David became a Charter Member of Microsoft’s Certified Solutions Expert: Data Management and Analytics. He is a frequent presenter at local and national Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) events, including the PASS Summit. David serves on the Columbus PASS chapter board and blogs at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com.

“We recognize David for his unique combination of technical know-how, presence, and professionalism,” stated Shawn Upchurch.

Learn more about David Maxwell here.

Shawn Upchurch,
Founder & CEO

Congratulations David!

Fun Facts

David will make two presentations at PASS Summit 2017:

 

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.

SQL PASS Michiana – June Meeting 2017

UpSearch at SQL PASS Michiana - June Meeting

UpSearch at SQL PASS Michiana

UpSearch’s David Maxwell proudly supported SQL PASS Michiana – June Meeting. The event was held June 26, 2017 at Harmony Healthcare IT, 53702 Generations Dr., South Bend, IN 46635.

Presentation

DBA Basics – Intro to Database Maintenance by David Maxwell.

SQL PASS Michiana - June Meeting

 

Thank you to SQL PASS Michiana for hosting their June meeting. If you live in the Greater South Bend, IN area, consider getting involved with SQL PASS Michiana (t).

 

About SQL PASS Michiana

SQL PASS Michiana - June MeetingSQL PASS Michiana is affiliated with the Professional Association for SQL Server and has meetings on the last Monday of every month.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.


DBA Basics – Intro to Database Maintenance

 

About the Presentation

Performance tuning, index design, etc… these are great skills to have, but there are four basic tasks that every DBA should know how to do backwards and forwards without even thinking about it. They are, in this order: Restore, Backup, Index Maintenance, and Consistency Checking. After attending this session, you will be able to restore a database in a few different ways, take the right backups in order to restore that database, know how and when to maintain the indexes and statistics, and check for database corruption.

DBA Basics - Intro to Database Maintenance

Presentations (Upcoming & Past)

About the Author

Data Platform Consultant

David Maxwell

UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.

Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.  David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.

Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.

In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.

Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.

Time Travel with SQL Server Temp Table

 

About the Presentation

Time Travel with SQL Server Temp TableIn many industries, it is necessary for data professionals to be able to show what a data set looked like at a previous point in time. Whether it’s calculating tax or insurance rates based on a contract date, quickly comparing data changes over time for trend analysis or just recovering from an accidental data change, it’s useful to be able to look back in time through our data. Solutions like Change Data Capture or trigger-based audit tables are usually slow, and require a lot of extra code to be effective. Fortunately, SQL Server 2016 introduces system-versioned tables, also known as Temporal Tables, which track data through time with far less overhead than other solutions. In this session, you’ll learn how to create temporal tables, how SQL Server manages data within those tables, and how to query data at a specific point in time using several real-world examples. Attendees will leave with a fundamental understanding of practical use cases for temporal tables and the knowledge to implement them.

SQL Server Temp Table

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Presentations (Upcoming & Past)

About the Author

Data Platform Consultant

David Maxwell

UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.

Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.  David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.

Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.

In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.

Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.

PASS Summit 2016

 

UpSearch at SQL PASS Summit 2016 - A SQL Server Conference

 

UpSearch at PASS Summit 2016

UpSearch’s David Maxwell and Michael Fal proudly supported PASS Summit 2016. The event was held October 25-28, 2016 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101.

 

Presentations

To learn more about David Maxwell’s Turbo Charged SQL Transaction Logs – Internals and Performance presentation at PASS Summit, visit the session details.

Turbo Charged SQL Transaction Logs – Internals and Performance by David Maxwell

SQL PASS Summit 2016 - A SQL Server Conference

To learn more about Mike Fal’s Powershell Jumpstart for SQL Server DBAs presentation at PASS Summit, visit the session details.

Powershell Jumpstart for SQL Server DBAs by Michael Fal

SQL PASS Summit 2016 - A SQL Server Conference

About PASS

SQL PASS Summit 2016 - A SQL Server Conference

PASS (t) is an independent, not-for-profit organization run by and for the community. With a growing membership of more than 100K, PASS supports data professionals throughout the world who use the Microsoft data platform.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.


SQL PASS Detroit – September Meeting 2016

UpSearch at SQL PASS Detroit - September Meeting

UpSearch at SQL PASS Detroit

UpSearch’s David Maxwell proudly supported SQL PASS Detroit – September Meeting. The event was held September 15, 2016 at Microsoft Heartland District Office, 1000 Town Center Dr., Suite 1930, Southfield, MI 48075.

Presentation

DBA 911 – Database Corruption by David Maxwell.

SQL PASS Detroit - September Meeting

 

Thank you to SQL PASS Detroit for hosting their September meeting. If you live in the Greater Detroit, MI area, consider getting involved with SQL PASS Detroit.

 

About SQL PASS Detroit

SQL PASS Detroit - September MeetingSQL PASS Detroit is affiliated with the Professional Association for SQL Server and has meetings on the second Thursday of every month.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

About UpSearch

up-social-round

UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.


SQLStarter – Intro to DBA

 

About the Presentation

Session in the SQLStarter beginner track to introduce the database administrator career. Will discuss aspects of what this job entails and what day to day could look like in this career path. We’ll go over important skills and where to find training information.

Session Level: Beginner

Download the Presentation

SQLStarter - Intro to DBA
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Presentations (Upcoming & Past)

 

About the Author

Data Platform Consultant

David Maxwell

UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.

Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.  David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.

Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.

In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.

Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


<ol>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

</ol>

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UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.

SQL Server Wait Statistics – The Top 5 Waits You Should Know

 

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SQL Server Wait Statistics - The Top 5 Waits You Should KnowWait statistics are a great tool for troubleshooting performance tuning problems in SQL Server. However, there are so many different wait types in SQL Server, it can be challenging to determine what to focus on and what can be ignored. Even after discovering that SQL Server is waiting for something, most DBAs don’t know where to look next. In this session, we’ll examine 5 of the most frequently seen SQL Server wait statistics and how to troubleshoot each of them. You’ll learn how to determine the root cause of a particular wait type, and how to avoid common mistakes made when troubleshooting with SQL Server wait statistics.

Session Level: Beginner

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Data Platform Consultant

David Maxwell

UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.

Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.  David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.

Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.

In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.

Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.

SQL Server Health Check Series

This blog series will help you decide if UpSearch’s <span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/microsoft-sql-server-health-check/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check</a></span> is right for your organization. Follow the links below to learn how you can use our assessment to identify and resolve SQL Server problems.


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<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-introduction/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Introduction</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-benefits/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Benefits</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-1-collect-metrics/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 1</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-2-analyze-results/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 2</a></span></li>
<li><span style=”color: #0000ff;”><a style=”color: #0000ff;” href=”https://upsearch.com/sql-server-health-check-step-3-report-findings/” target=”_blank”>SQL Server Health Check Process – Step 3</a></span></li>

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About UpSearch

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UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.