September 2008 - Posts

Commencement Keynote: ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, 9/20/2008

Yesterday I had the distinct privilege of delivering the Commencement Keynote for the graduating class of ITT Technical Institute Indianapolis campus to an audience estimated at 300. It took place at the Warren Performing Arts Center, a beautiful multi-tiered Read More...

Posted 21 September 08 11:11 by Jimmy May | 12 Comments   
Filed under Personal Productivity, Effectiveness, Training, Miscellaneous, Speaking

SQL Server: 4-Step Performance Troubleshooting Methodology--Introduction

Introduction: The Classic Protocol, Amended Introduction My customers are often surprised to learn about the existence of a documented methodology for troubleshooting SQL Server performance. Though the document is well-known, many customers fail to appreciate Read More...

Posted 01 September 08 11:00 by Jimmy May | 6 Comments   
Filed under Best Practices, Performance, Engineering Discipline, Fundamentals, SQL Server

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• SQL Server: 4-Step Performance Troubleshooting Methodology--Introduction
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