Category Archives: Azure
10 years of people and technology: What did I learn?
How a technical support professional evolved into a speaker, mentor, and key hiring decision maker. Continue reading
Best practices for SQL Server Availability
Microsoft, since 2012, has recommended Always-On Availability Groups as the Tier 1 solution for SQL Server databases. Here are the “Always On” Architecture guides: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/sqlalwayson/2012/07/03/alwayson-architecture-guides/ In particular, this guide is thorough, is written by still-famous experts in the SQL Server world, … Continue reading
What are Azure Hybrid Use Benefits and License Mobility for SQL Server and Windows?
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING. CONTACT YOUR LICENSING SPECIALIST OR RESELLER OR MICROSOFT DIRECTLY. Since 2012, Microsoft has sold Enterprise SQL Server licenses per core, 4 core minimum (The old processors became 4 cores … Continue reading
Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance!
Recently announced was general availability of Azure SQL Database Managed Instance. I am excited by how much easier it is nowadays to reduce your workload by migrating to Azure SQL Database, and lifting and shifting to Managed Instance. What is this … Continue reading
SQL Saturday Boston BI: Migrate to Azure
I will be talking at SQL Saturday Boston BI 2019 about migrating a SaaS application to the cloud, and the business and technical challenges. Continue reading
Where are the free in-person events for Microsoft?
A friend of mine recently asked where to get free in-person training on the Microsoft cloud platform. We have tons of online training for free, so that’s easy enough. Microsoft has in-person events in various offices periodically. The Microsoft Technology … Continue reading
SQL Saturday Events – Yes, you should go
What are SQL Saturdays? Basically, a day of free training by qualified and enthusiastic people, surrounding the Microsoft data platform! Free? Yes. Sometimes the events charge for lunch. Know that the speakers generally are working on their own dime. Also, … Continue reading
Inspire 2018 is coming! Partners, are you ready?
One great thing that happens annually is the Microsoft Partner conference, titled “Inspire”. This year, it will be held July 15th-19th in Las Vegas. Sign up SOON, as there is a 300 dollar discount to sign up before June 1st! … Continue reading
Developer tools and training for SQL Server, Mobile Development, and cross platform. Where are they?
The following are a set of links to free tools and training that can help you get started around data, mobile, and cloud. Continue reading
Azure DataFest! March 1st, Burlington MA!
On March 1st, there will be an event, “Azure DataFest”, all day from 9-5 at Microsoft’s office at 5 wayside road, Burlington, MA. If you wish to attend, please go here. We are charging 22 dollars for this event plus … Continue reading
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