Kevin Kline : Quest Software

Recorded Webcast Available: Extend SCOM to Optimize SQL Server Performance Management

KKline — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:37:00 GMT

Join me and Eric Brown, Quest Software senior product manager for SQL Server monitoring tools, as we discuss the server health-check capabilities of Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) in this previously recorded webcast. We delve into techniques...(read more)

Two TechNet Radio Sessions You Don't Want to Miss

KKline — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Database expert Kevin Kline and friends discuss BigData, Hadoop, cloud databases, and Azure on Microsoft SQL Server 2012....(read more)

Starting this week: Dublin, Maidenhead, and London

KKline — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:18:00 GMT

This might be most most overcommitted four-week period of time ever in my life. I’m tired just thinking about it! Not only am I traveling internationally and speaking over the next few weeks, I’m also helping on two book projects, learning some new applications...(read more)

PASS Summit 2011, Day 1

KKline — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:40:00 GMT

I've already had a few good days in Seattle/Redmond this week, meeting with the Microsoft SQL Server program teams and with other Microsoft SQL Server MVPs. I was as excited as a squeeling Justin Beiber fangirl waiting for his new video, wishing I could...(read more)

Upcoming SQLSaturday Events in Omaha and Atlanta!

KKline — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:47:00 GMT

I've had enough time off from traveling after my surgery to finally travel again. First on the circuit , set for August 27th, is Omaha, Nebraska and SQL Saturday #91 . As a former Crimson Tide alum, I was stoked about going to the University of Nebraska,...(read more)

Managing Complex DB Environments

KKline — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:05:00 GMT

Let's address methods for successfully managing today’s complex heterogeneous database infrastructures....(read more)

Available Online - SQL Server Training Videos

KKline — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:37:00 GMT

Interested in my various performance tuning and troubleshooting videos about SQL Server? These videos feature my good buddies (and uber-SQL Server experts) Brent Ozar ( blog | twitter ) and Buck Woody ( blog | twitter ). View these insight-packed training...(read more)

Winners at SQLBits

KKline — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Wow - what a great trip through Europe! SQLBits8 was in beautiful and sunny Brighton , which everyone local to the area assures me that it's not usually either. The crowd was large and enthusiastic. We did two rollickin' fun lunch time vendor sessions,...(read more)

Reminder: Totally Awesome and Totally Free Training SQL Server Training

KKline — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:45:00 GMT

One of the things that I enjoy about working for Quest Software is that we give back copiously to the community. From activities and offerings like SQLServerPedia , to our free posters mailed anywhere in North America (and don't forget the free hi-res...(read more)

Have You Heard About Project Lucy?

KKline — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:17:00 GMT

Lucy, You Got Some 'Splainin to Do!' Quest Software's latest community initiative, Windows Azure-based Project Lucy, has debuted! Project Lucy is part infrastructure analytics, part social media experiment, and part performance data warehouse. The best...(read more)

New on KEK.com - Presentation: SQL Server for Oracle DBAs

KKline — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:23:00 GMT

Back in late May, my pal Buck Woody ( blog | twitter ) and I presented SQL Server for the Oracle DBA . Buck played Jerry Lewis' role, while I played the straight man a la Dean Martin. You can see the recording and slide deck here . Since both Buck and...(read more)

Significant Personnel Moves Inside of the Microsoft Azure Team and "Protect Your @#$% Content!"

KKline — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:57:00 GMT

Dream Team Forms Around Azure If you're wondering whether to hedge your long-term bets on cloud computing, this should help you solidify your thinking. Microsoft has been building a dream team for Azure , including the patriarch of Windows (and father...(read more)

Toad Just Keeps Getting Better

KKline — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:19:00 GMT

Toad for SQL Server just keeps getting better. And with its win as Best of TechEd in the Database Development category, there's even more to love....(read more)

April Omnibus

KKline — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:20:00 GMT

I freely admit it - I'm a sluggard. I should be blogging a couple times per week and tweeting in between. But, for some unknown reason, April has been a tough month to get this in gear. Hence, I'm putting out an omnibus post to cover all of the stuff...(read more)

Free Training for You, Punishing Workload for Me. Thank You for Enjoying My Misery.

KKline — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Everybody enjoys a little free training now and then. I've got mountains of free training in the works. Some of it is in-person and local while some are in webcast format. Please join me as you're able! Tomorrow - Wednesday! Wed, Feb 10, 2010 12 pm (noon)...(read more)