SQLBits 2014

Monitoring Databases in a Virtual Environment

This session will help DBAs to understand what changes they need to make in their performance and monitoring practices for virtualized database servers.

When moving databases to a virtual environment the performance metrics DBAs typically use to troubleshoot performance issues such as O/S metrics, storage configurations, CPU allocation and more become unreliable. DBAs no longer have a clear, reliable view of the factors impacting database performance. Understanding the difference between the physical and virtual server environment adds a new dimension to the DBA tasks.

Speaker

Thomas LaRock is a Head Geek at SolarWinds and a Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft MVP, a VMware vExpert. He has over 15 years’ experience in the IT industry in roles including programmer, developer, analyst, and database administrator.

Thomas LaRock's Sessions

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Cardinality Estimates in Microsoft SQL Server 2014

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