Solving big problems one click at a time

post date Nov 09, 2011
post author Nadine in Database Performance, Ignite, MSSQL, Nibbles, Response Time Analysis, Virtualization
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You know the difference between a .3 second wait and a .3 second wait repeating hundreds of times thanks to a bad query statement. Sometimes it takes just a minor adjustment to correct the problem. Sometimes it takes a couple … Continue reading →

Need a little pep? No, not tequila. SQLInspire!

post date Nov 02, 2011
post author Nadine in MSSQL, Nibbles
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Sometimes we all get a little burnt out at work and we need a shot in the arm, or a smack upside the head, or just good swift kick… Or maybe some real inspiration.
SQLPeople is hosting an event, SQLInspire, in … Continue reading →

Advanced Memory Management for SQL Server – Live Webinar

post date Jun 07, 2011
post author Nadine in Database Performance, MSSQL, Nibbles
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Memory issues? Yeah, who doesn’t. But don’t forget this:
On June 16th at 2PM ET, Sr DBA Thomas LaRock – @SQLRockstar – will present “Advanced SQL Server Memory Management Troubleshooting.” Register here.
Tom will walk you through every possible question you … Continue reading →

Mastering Oracle Execution Plans with Janis Griffin

post date Mar 22, 2011
post author Nadine in Nibbles
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Please join us on Thursday, March 24th at 2 p.m. EDT, -5 GMT for a live web conference, Fine Tune Oracle Execution Plans for Performance Gains. Register Now
Reviewing execution plans is a common task for most DBAs, SQL developers, and … Continue reading →

Concentric Circles

post date Mar 14, 2011
post author SQLRockstar in Ignite, Nibbles
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If you want to know how Confio employees handle their daily responsibilities then all you need to do is look at this picture:

Whenever we start a new task we always check first to make sure that all customer requests and … Continue reading →

Where is Confio?

post date Jan 19, 2011
post author Nadine in MSSQL, Nibbles, Oracle
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Everywhere it seems. After a relatively peaceful 6 weeks of downtime, it’s time for the road warriors to hit the road again. We are heading to Texas twice this month, but Jeff Somers and Dean Richards are braving the cold … Continue reading →

SQL Saturday #59, New York City

post date Nov 22, 2010
post author SQLRockstar in MSSQL, Nibbles
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I made my way down to SQL Saturday #59 this past weekend in New York City. It was a great event, lots of good energy. I think the fact that the PASS Summit was only a week ago really helped … Continue reading →

Getting Ready For PASS 2010

post date Nov 06, 2010
post author SQLRockstar in Nibbles
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Next week will be my first PASS Summit as a Confio employee. We have all been getting ready for the conference and someone decided to put together a short training film for you to enjoy.

Stop by our booth next week, … Continue reading →

PASS Summit oh my

post date Nov 03, 2010
post author Nadine in Nibbles
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I’ve never been to a PASS Summit and I am starting to wonder. People are talking about kilts and inappropriate sessions. Buck up little camper. It’s time to head to Seattle.
If you are attending PASS Summit 2010, be sure to … Continue reading →

Oracle Open World Recap

post date Oct 04, 2010
post author Nadine in Nibbles
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I’ve been to four Oracle Open Worlds. You’d think it be old hat, but this year was full of surprises. Backing up for a moment, prior to my role as the Director of Marketing at Confio, I was a product … Continue reading →