Steve Jones, the editor from SQL Server central and I talk about the need to build your own brand and we share a few ideas on how to do that. We talk about Steve's brand and how he built that over time and some options available to allow you the most opportunities possible. This episode is a must have for those looking to kick it up a notch on the opportunity meter.
Be sure to check out the show notes at http://sqldatapartners.com/2015/08/25/episode-06-build-your-personal-brand.
Robert Verell and I chat about good security practices and the principle of least privilege. We discuss Robert's rule to never give anyone db_owner, other groups and Robert's home grown group to give instead of db_owner.
Be sure to check out http://sqldatapartners.com/2015/08/19/principleofleastprivilege/ for the show notes.
We finish up our conversation with MVP Tim Radney on backup options with discussions on encryption and Azure. Tim also shares his favorite tools and his super hero power of choice.
Erik Véliz, the creator of SQL Server Booster is looking for folks to help with his lastest update. Check out sqlserverbooster.com for more info.
Also be sure to check out http://sqldatapartners.com/2015/08/11/episode04 for the shownotes and a chance to win Tim's book.
I chat with MVP Tim Radney about Backup and Recovery options in SQL Server. We chatted for quite awhile and I ended up making two episodes out of our conversation. This episode focuses on why we backup and some core ideas. Advanced features will be in episode 04. You can register to win a copy of Tim's book on Backup and Recovery by visiting sqldatapatners.com/podcast. Also be sure to check out the very cool offer from SQL Skills at the end of the session.
Today I am super happy to announce the launch of my podcast and I start with episode 00. In this episode I take some time to go through my journey in becoming a data professional and how I think the podcast will be of value to you. We talk about why I am making the podcast and what kind of person will find it useful. I also discuss how you I want to be your compañero on your journey as a data professional.
We discuss the following in today's episode.
SQL Cruise
ApexSQL Refactor
I was in Argentina for the SQLSaturday event in May of 2015 and made friends with Javier Villegas, a 20 year veteran in the DBA world. While extended events have been around for some time, many are still getting used to this new feature and I talk with Javier about how he uses extended events and how we might get started.
Be sure to check out http://sqldatapartners.com/2015/08/05/podcast-episode-02-extended-events/ for show notes and links to content discussed in this episode.