For anyone looking to find out how many SQL Servers they have deployed, and gain insight into resources used or performance - here is a selection of tools I have been using a lot on projects. Ok System Centre isn't free, but sometimes I am lucky enough...

Paul Randal and Kimberly Tripp are presenting at the SQL Ireland users group on the 23rd September. They were here last year and it was fully booked, with many people not able to get in, so I'd be very surprised if it wasn't a packed house again. You...