Azure SQL Database Performance comparison part 2 of 9: Standard

Welcome to my blog series on Azure SQL DB performance. In this blog I'll write about my findings with the Azure SQL DB Standard tier. Click here for information about the set-upClick here for the scripts I’ve used Intro This tier is more expensive than the basic, but starting at 12 euro’s per month up … Continue reading Azure SQL Database Performance comparison part 2 of 9: Standard

Azure SQL Database Performance comparison part 1 of 9: Basic

Welcome to my blog series on Azure SQL DB performance. In this blog I'll write about my findings with the Azure SQL DB Basic tier. Click here for information about the set-upClick here for the scripts I’ve used Intro This tier is the cheapest one around, it'll cost you about 5 euro's per month. This … Continue reading Azure SQL Database Performance comparison part 1 of 9: Basic

Speaking experiences at Data Saturday Oslo

This weekend, I had the honor of speaking in Oslo at the data saturday event. Hosted by Johan Ludvig Brattas, Rune and a number of other key people, they have created a very welcoming atmosphere. Friday The event started with the speaker dinner on friday evening. As I had flown in early, I had explored … Continue reading Speaking experiences at Data Saturday Oslo

Speaking at Data Saturday Gothenburg

In a few weeks, I'll be speaking in Gothenburg at the Data Saturday event. I've driven past Gothenburg earlier this year on my way to Hamar but didn't get the chance to stop there (other than a traffic jam ;)). As a long-time Volvo and Stiga driver, it's nice to visit the home country of … Continue reading Speaking at Data Saturday Gothenburg

T-SQL Tuesday 153: The Conference That Changed Everything For Me

This month, Kevin Kline (T | B) invites us to write about the conference that changed everything for me. I'm going to cheat a little bit and mention a number of conferences because together they shaped my working persona and my person as well. SQL Saturday, Utrecht This is the first conference, hosted by André … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday 153: The Conference That Changed Everything For Me

Speaking at Pass Data Summit

I'm honoured to be chosen to speak at the enormous Pass Data Summit. I'll doing a virtual session but will leave plenty of time in and after the session for Q&A. The schedule isn't finished yet so I've got no idea what other sessions will be taking place in my timeslot, but seeing some mentions … Continue reading Speaking at Pass Data Summit

Speaking at Data Saturday Oslo

I'm honoured to tell you that I'll be speaking in Oslo this year! I've seen this wonderful city on TV and travelled past it on my way to Hamar for a number of speedskating events. This will be the first time I'll get to visit the city itself. The agenda is brimming with excellent sessions … Continue reading Speaking at Data Saturday Oslo

Speaking at dataMinds Connect 2022!

I'm honoured to tell you that this year, I'm giving a session at the 15th edition of dataMinds Connect. I visited the event last year at the Lamot venue in Mechelen and had a blast. So many good people there. The agenda is brimming with excellent sessions and it's really hard to pick. If you … Continue reading Speaking at dataMinds Connect 2022!