New SQL Server Show Posted
The latest SQL Server show is now live – and this week we have Bill Gates on the show – no, really! Talking about OSLO and Microsoft’s work there with building out the SOA pieces. Also, SQL Server 2008 Release Date Information, Accidental DBA: File Retention Periods. Also SharePoint Feedback, a Free MSDN Subscription Drawing and a LOT More.
Previous videos:
[Watch] SelectViews – Injection Recovery, Auto-Grow/Shrink, Good Enough Follow-Up
Featured Article(s)
Understanding Web Services [Part II]
The first part in this series of articles on Web Services discussed the basics of Web Services, WSDL, UDDI and SOAP – all essential and related concepts for having a proper understanding of the Web Services technology. In this and the concluding part in this series we will discuss how we can implement a simple web service.
MSDN Subscription Drawing
Check out the show today for more information – it’s the very first thing on the show. We’re giving away a full MSDN subscription to one lucky conference attendee!
Webcast Next Week – Register Today
SQL Server 2005 Tuning Tools and Approaches
We’ll look into the tools and techniques you have available to you in SQL Server 2005 for investigating performance issues, understanding what your server is doing and how you can use this information to tune your system. From Performance Monitor to watching queries that are executing we’ll show you some of the tools at your disposal for diagnosing server issues of performance and possible tuning targets.
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> Live date: 6/11/2008 at 12:00pm Noon Pacific
Reminder: A Request…
I’d like to put together a single session for the conference that goes into the different things to know and think about as you start working with your SQL Servers. Not "what do I need to learn" but rather "how do I quickly take ownership of the SQL Server(s) in my care?" I’m thinking about a spreadsheet or two that helps you log key things (along with the scripts to extract the information), steps to document the server, etc.
What would you think should be in this type of session? What would you recommend? I’d really like to make this a great session and would love to include lessons learned from the SSWUG community. When you take over systems, what are the initial steps you take?
It’s kind of like SQL Server Triage – determining the hottest, most important topics first — the most important and critical items. How do you do that whole stop, look, listen and understand process?
Please drop me a note – let me know how you approach it and what you look for. We’re very focused on making these sessions about "what you really need to know…"
Drop me a note here — I appreciate the suggestions!
PS – if I end up using your tip(s), I’ll give you a conference pass so you’ll be able to see the entire conference, all sessions, just for your contribution.
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