Understanding NUMA in SQL Server VMs
Last Updated on January 8, 2022 by John Morehouse What really is NUMA and why do we as database administrators care? NUMA stands for “Non-uniform Memory Access” and allows for increased CPU & memory performance. This is because a memory bank is physically adjacent to a CPU socket on the motherboard of the server. Each […]
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Data Saturdays Logo Contest
Lots of exciting things are happening with Data Saturdays and we want you, the #SQLFamily, involved. Last week, Rob Sewell (B|T) announced the new automation and setup process for events. This week I am announcing a new logo and branding initiative. With the generous donation from Denny Cherry and Associates Consulting, DCAC, we have commissioned 99Designs artists to create a new logo for branding. The Data Saturdays Admins reviewed over 220 submissions these were considered the likeability, accessibility, inclusiveness, and ease of multi-use. We have narrowed down the choices to these four. Please take a moment to click the link… Continue Reading
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Things that a User Group needs to do before PASS Goes Dark
If you are a SQL Saturday, User Group or Virtual Group PASS Chapter Leader, this is for you. As we all know PASS goes dark on January 15, 2021. Here are some things that you need to do BEFORE January 15, 2021 (like now, not on January 14, 2021). User Groups / Virtual Chapters Setup […]
To Kick Off Giving Tuesday, and to Gain Attention to #WorldsAIDSDay DCAC has an Easy Fundraiser with @EGPAF
TLDR: Click through and donate now. For the third year in a row, Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting is proud to announce our holiday campaign to help raise funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. This year is especially important for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation as this year there are two pandemics […]
Community Matters–Why I’m Running for the PASS Board of Directors
I’ve written a lot about my thoughts on PASS this year. While I understand some of my posts could have been considered inflammatory, I wrote them from a deep position of love for the SQL Server and broader Microsoft Data Platform Community, and I decided to run for the Board of Directors because I wanted […]
PASS Pro: You Want Us To Do What for Free?
Note: I’m running for the PASS board of directors. Candidates are not allowed to disparage PASS, and I’m of the opinion that I’m not disparaging PASS in this post, but if anyone thinks I am, please let me know in the comments. One topic I’m always yelling about on Twitter and to any community speakers […]
