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About d_a_green

My background includes working as a Data Architect, Database Developer, systems integrator, data exploitation specialist and DBA, as well as tutoring and actively promoting professional development and mentoring. I have been involved in a number of technical User Groups, and occasionally present or blog about topics which interest me. When not facing a computer screen I can be found walking, usually on the moors. I take an interest in my local community and volunteer my time and skills to this end.

December Meeting – Thursday 12th

We are pleased to be joined by Richard Douglas ( w | t ) for our December meeting. Rich will present his session:

The Day After Tomorrow: Why you need to baseline

Ensuring peak SQL Server performance isn’t always easy and requires a lot of work on the part of the DBA. To maintain the best-possible performance, you need to make sure you’re monitoring the right things. But how do you know if the figures you’re seeing are good or bad? Baseline comparisons can help, and in this educational session, SQL Server expert Richard Douglas will show you how to get the most from them. Richard will explain what a baseline is, why and when you need to take one, and how you can create one. You’ll also learn about a number of native Windows and SQL Server tools that will allow you to do just that.

After the meeting we are going to head over to The Barn Owl pub for a Christmas drink, so please do join us if you can.

User Group members get a discount on SQL Saturday Exeter Precon bookings!

If you are a member of a SQL server user group (and there’s a list of groups in the UK here if you don’t know where they are!) then you could get a discount when you book your place at a precon session for SQL Saturday #269.

Simply register via the registration form ensuring you add the User Group and the name of the User Group Leader in the Discount Code field. If you have any queries or problems please email us with the details.

This discount is worth 5% on the prevailing rate. Don’t forget, if you register during Early Bird pricing, as well as this additional discount, you will also be entered into a prize draw to win a shopping voucher!