Whether we like it or not, every decision we make is driven by the values we believe to be important. The decision whether or not to exercise shows how much we value our health The decision whether or not to learn a new skill shows how much we value our intellect and our career The decision […]
With less than a year before SQL Server 2005 extended support ends, customers can start planning for upgrading their databases to SQL Server 2014. In a previous blog post, I talked about how to integrate Microsoft Product Lifecycle and Support Policies into IT Operations which concluded with planning upgrades and migration based on the version of […]
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. – Stephen Covey – Here’s a familiar response you’ll get when you ask someone how they’re doing – BUSY. It seems that busyness has become a badge of honor these days. I know what that means, I was born and […]
“We need consistency and predictability, and a sense of proper placement. We need these things before we can mold the world into what we know it can be.” – Allan Dare Pearce – lawyer, author Whenever I assist customers with deploying new SQL Server infrastructures or upgrading existing ones, the one thing that I try to consider […]
Last week, I have had the wonderful opportunity to deliver a webinar for StarWind Software on providing high availability with SQL Server failover clustering and cluster shared volumes. I had a great time delivering the presentation and answering some questions regarding SQL Server high availability and how StarWind Software can help meet that goal while […]