Kevin Kline : Best Practices

Use TPC Database Benchmarks to Save Money

KKline — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:47:00 GMT

Today, I would like to give you a primer on how to read the benchmark reports that are published by the major database and hardware vendors....(read more)

Read the New TPC Database Benchmarking Series

KKline — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:17:00 GMT

Let's talk about database application benchmarking. This is a skill set which, in my opinion, is one of the major differentiators between a journeyman-level DBA and a true master of the trade. In this article published in my monthly column at Database...(read more)

The All-New 'Database Lifecycle Management" is available on MSDN

KKline — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:51:00 GMT

The Database Lifecycle Management is an MSDN curated content view providing a single location to find many of the best solutions for common customer tasks in Microsoft SSDT, SSMS, and SQL Database....(read more)

Is Microsoft SQL Server Supported By ...?

KKline — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:50:00 GMT

Ever wonder if a specific version of SQL Server or another application is supported by a specific virtualization platform? Here's your answer......(read more)

Demo Mastery for the Technology Evangelist

KKline — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:02:00 GMT

Want to be a better technology evangelist? Here are a variety of tips about how to turn mediocre software demonstrations into outstanding software demonstrations....(read more)

The Year That Was - 2012

KKline — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:31:00 GMT

2012 was, simply stated, a year that kicked my butt. When I wasn't struggling professionally, I was struggling personally. Health issues, culminating in a diagnosis of Type II diabetes, and the passing of my father soon after Thanksgiving marked my biggest...(read more)

How To Download Free Sessions From PASS

KKline — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Four ways to download free, streaming media of sessions from the Professional Association for SQL Server....(read more)

Quick Tip - Speed a Slow Restore from the Transaction Log

KKline — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Here's a quick tip for you: During some restore operations on Microsoft SQL Server, the transaction log redo step might be taking an unusually long time. Depending somewhat on the version and edition of SQL Server you've installed, you may be able to...(read more)

The Zombie PerfMon Counter That Never Dies! Quick Tip

KKline — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:55:00 GMT

Learn the Performance Monitor counters to avoid and those to exploit for the latest versions of Microsoft SQL Server from database expert Kevin E. Kline....(read more)

Recap - SQL Saturday 151 in Orlando

KKline — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:19:00 GMT

It's always a feel-good experience for me to return to SQL Saturday in Orlando, the place where SQL Saturdays were started by Andy Warren ( Twitter | Blog ). On this trip, I delivered a full-day, pre-conference seminar on Troubleshooting and Performance...(read more)

Secure Your Spot at the Nashville SQL Saturday!

KKline — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:50:00 GMT

Check out the fantastic line-up of technical sessions offered at this free SQL Saturday event. Secure your reservation for mid-October at the SQL Saturday in "Music City" Nashville, TN!...(read more)

Come See Me. I'll Probably Be Just Down the Street Soon!

KKline — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Even though I've recently changed jobs, I'll still be speaking at a lot of SQL events across the country and internationally. There are still a few trips that I've yet to finalize, in particular with the fine folks in Houston, run by my friend Nancy Hidy...(read more)

How is Microsoft IT using the Cloud?

KKline — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:46:00 GMT

This IT showcase reveals how Microsoft IT is using Windows Azure for internal projects....(read more)

New White Paper: SQL Server Extended Events and Notifications

KKline — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:13:00 GMT

Download the new, free white paper from Microsoft MVP Jason Strate detailing SQL Server Extended Events and Event Notifications (registration required)....(read more)

SQL Server Performance Tuning and Optimization in Jacksonville, FL on April 27th

KKline — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Learn more about troubleshooting and optimizing SQL Server performance in this full-day seminar on Friday,, April 27 2012....(read more)