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Never Stop Learning
A month or so ago I attended a local User Group meeting. The meeting brought a number of things to mind on how we approach hardware. I have seen many times that in place of reviewing the code for performance tuning options that we purchase hardware. Then end result is that I believe we mask the problem.
Deploying a SQL Server Database
Usually, when you’re working to release an update, deploy an application or move databases between servers, you’re faced with the task of comparing data on your systems. From deploying and making sure your data matches from your test systems to the production boxes to confirming that two production systems have the right information in sync between them. This can be a real challenge to make absolutely certain you have the right data in place. There is a tool that will help solve this issue – the SQL Comparison Toolset from Idera. This tool will compare structures, schema objects and data. You can see what’s different and even have the system generate the script for you to synchronize the target systems. This is a HUGE help in making sure you’re ready to go. Get a copy here to try out on your own systems, you’ll see it can be huge help to your deployments.
Last Chances to Get Registered
2 Important Learning Events – both next week – both brought directly to you – no travel, amazing learning with high-energy training.
1. Chris Shaw’s SQL Server 911 In-Depth Workshop
Tuesday, July 21 at 9:00a pacific
This workshop, by Microsoft SQL Server MVP Chris Shaw will go into all of the specific steps involved in backing up your system, recovering it and more. Chris will also be showing what you can do if those restore processes FAIL. What are your options? What are the implications of different types of backups and the recovery processes associated with them? What do you do, specifically, when things go wrong?
2. The SSWUG.ORG Summer Refresher Virtual Conference
Weds, July 22 thru Friday, July 24.
SQL Server, Business Intelligence, SharePoint and .NET Development – It’s all here! Excellent content, speakers and tools – you even get a full month of on-demand access to sessions. Transcripts, slides, tips, tricks. We’ll also have all-new Live sessions – Top 20 scripts, Top 20 performance tips and Top 20 things people should know about SQL Server. There will also be live Q&A sessions each day – ask questions live on the air.
[Register Here] – We’ll see you in just a few days!
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