If I wanted to learn the law, I would have been a lawyer

So you are probably a lot like me, you were a teen who liked to play with computers...
Setting VMware memory settings to improve SQL Server Performance

There is a VMware setting which you can set which should give you...
Here comes SoCal Code Camp

SoCal Code Camp is coming up in a couple of weeks now on June 27th and 28th. I'm presenting 3 sessions solo, and I'm one of a few people doing an IT Pro Pannel to allow Developers to grill some IT Pros to see why we do things the way we...
PASS 2009 here I come

The people at the PASS 2009 have made the ultimate mistake. They've decided to allow me to come and speak at the PASS 2009 Summit this November. Continued »
Who’s been logging into my SQL Server?

Knowing who has been logging into your SQL Server is one of the key things to know about your SQL Server. It lets you...
I am mrdenny, the killer of Smurfs

I am mrdenny, and I am the killer of Smurfs. Continued »
Use caution when using an image to setup servers which will be clustered.

Clean up the backup history

Something that most people don't release needs a little TLC in SQL Server is the backup history.
Every time a database is backed up...