What is the best way to learn?    The best way to learn is directly from industry professionals! We are thrilled to be helping the SQLSaturday Wheeling organizers put together a great SQLSaturday, April 28, 2018. The schedule is packed full of knowledgeable SQL professionals waiting to share their unique experiences and knowledge with […]
 Procure SQL is proud to announce that Jay Falck has joined our team! Jay brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, experience, and levity to our group. How it all started. Jay’s love of all things computer started his sophomore year in high school when a friend of his chemistry teacher loaned them a computer for […]
In my last post (A Beginner’s Guide to SQL Server Backups) we discussed the basics of SQL Server Backups. As Backups are the foundation for Recovery, the next logical discussion should be Recovery Models. For reference, I have included this Sample Backup Plan from the earlier post: There are Three SQL Server Recovery Models Simple […]
As was discussed in a previous blog, (The Most Important Role of a SQL Server DBA) Backups and Recovery are the cornerstone of all successful SQL Server DBA careers. Exactly how much attention is paid to backups until something drastic happens? NOT AS MUCH AS SHOULD BE! What is a SQL Server Backup? A backup is […]
ProcureSQL is proud to be a first-time sponsor for Houston Techfest 2017. We would love to see you at this years Houston Techfest! The admission is FREE! You can register here. The complete agenda is posted on their facebook page here. What is Houston Techfest?    It is a large community-run event focusing on SQL […]
Curious about the basics of SQL Server High Availability? Â Please join our founder and MVP, John Sterrett, where he will be presenting SQL Server High Availability 101Â on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 at the North Austin SQL Server User Group. Â [Update – Sept 5th] You can now watch the full presentation online. Â You can see […]
Procure SQL is a proud sponsor of PASS SQL Saturday Houston, June 17, 2017! This is a free event for you, your employees, teammates or anyone interested in learning SQL Server for free. Make sure you sign up and come on down. Please stop by the booth and say hello to me.  I would love […]
Are you interested in performance tuning in Azure SQL Database? You are in luck! Procure SQL’s very own founder, John Sterrett [t,b] is giving an Introduction to Performance Tuning Azure SQL Databases in Idera’s April 26th GeekSync! Come spend an hour with John and learn how Azure measures performance with DTU’s and how DTU usage […]
The most important task a DBA can perform is Recovery. The work of a SQL Server DBA is ever-changing; data is fluid, and accordingly, so is the manner in which data is treated. Â Thankfully there are a vast number of ways to keep up with the changes a DBA faces in his/her career. Â There are […]
What is the best way to start a new career? Simple, jump in with both feet and start running as soon as you hit the pavement! Well, that is how I have kicked off my new DBA career! I was fortunate enough to attend Microsoft PASS Summit in Seattle, Washington in October, 2016. I met […]