SQL Data Partners Podcast

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.