I am a Microsoft MVP!

I am a Microsoft MVP!

I am pleased to announce that I have been awarded the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the Data Platform category for the year 2022. I was not expecting it at all so I have not had a blog post ready for when I get it. This is just me trying to get...
To log backup or not to log backup

To log backup or not to log backup

SQL Server has been around for decades, but I still come across companies that do not have dedicated DBAs and do not understand the concept of Log Backups, which often means they put their data at risk. Recovery Objectives Let’s start with the basics. The best...
How I built the Data Community Events Aggregator

How I built the Data Community Events Aggregator

Not a strictly SQL Server related topic, but I know many of you want to know this. Let’s talk about how I built the Data Community Events Aggregator. When the Great Lockdowns of 2020 started, most user groups and community conferences went online. This has...