Common SQL Server Mistakes and
How to Avoid Them

Making mistakes is human nature, avoiding them comes from experience and shared wisdom from others.
Tim Radney, Production DBA and Manager, and Embarcadero’s Scott Walz would like to share some SQL server wisdom on “gut check” strategies that can help you avoid making SQL server mistakes.

Making mistakes is human nature, avoiding them comes from experience and shared wisdom from others. Tim Radney, Production DBA and Manager, and Embarcadero’s Scott Walz would like to share some SQL server wisdom on “gut check” strategies that can help you avoid making SQL server mistakes.

Register for the webinar to learn:

  • Backups – are yours good enough?
  • Maintenance – learn about regular a maintenance that can keep your SQL Server running its best.
  • Instance Configurations - Which settings should you be aware of that can make a huge difference?
  • Baselines and why they are important.

About the presenters:

Tim Radney

Tim Radney is a Production DBA for a financial services company, author, trainer and partner at Linchpin People. Over the past 15 years he has had roles from systems administrator working on Windows, Netware, Citrix and SQL Server to eventually becoming a lead database administrator.

Tim holds certifications across many aspects of IT and is dedicated to paying it forward within the SQL Server community. He serves as the chapter leader for the Columbus GA SQL Users Group, is a PASS regional mentor for the Greater Southeast USA and is a regular speaker at SQL user groups and SQL Saturday’s.

Scott Walz

Scott Walz has more than 20 years of experience in the area of database development and currently serves as the Director of Software Consultants for Embarcadero Technologies.  Prior to joining Embarcadero 12 years ago, Scott served as a development lead for Louisville Gas & Electric. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Western Kentucky University.