by David | Jan 22, 2013 | SQL Server
At my previous employer’s Solutions Architect blog, I have a new post up on the path to full SQL Server certification 2012, as well as some tricks that could help you earn more certifications while saving money. Check it out!
by David | Sep 27, 2012 | SQL Server, Virtualization
I read yesterday that VMware has updated the “Microsoft Clustering on VMware vSphere: Guidelines for Supported Configurations” KB article linked here to include SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn Failover Clusters. That’s fantastic news! I’ve known it...
by David | Jun 10, 2012 | SQL Server
I’ve gotten multiple questions lately on how difficult it is to add a new node into an established AlwaysOn configuration. The answer is this – It’s easy! Let’s walk through it. I have the original AlwaysOn replicated pair that I created a...
by David | May 8, 2012 | Business, SQL Server
Check out my latest blog post on my former employer’s Solutions Architect blog on how SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn blurs the lines between HA and DR....
by David | May 2, 2012 | SQL Server, Technology
Have you ever had to set SQL Server trace flags or startup parameters on the instance startup? It’s quite a chore. SQL Server 2012 solves this pain with a very simple and elegant solution. On all versions before SQL Server 2012, the interface was just bad. If the...