Kevin has been a SQL Server DBA since 1999 and has worked on over 10,000 servers for companies like Microsoft, Verizon and EY. He currently owns and operates Dallas DBAs, helping small firms that don't have a DBA on staff.
Feb 18, 2026
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4 min read
Pick ONE.
Jan 30, 2026
2 min read
4 hours, no long-term commitment
Jan 2, 2026
Why, hello there 2026!
Dec 25, 2025
Yes, All of Them
Dec 19, 2025
This isn’t a religious debate.
Dec 12, 2025
3 min read
Time off is Necessary
Dec 5, 2025
Still Useful, Even Though It’s Old (Like me!)
Nov 28, 2025
The silent risk you may not know you have
Nov 20, 2025
I Need Your Input
Nov 14, 2025
Most companies think they have Disaster Recovery handled.
Nov 7, 2025
6 min read
The terminology around reliability is a mess
Oct 31, 2025
Some of the best career enhancers you can buy.
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
5 min read
Out With the Old, In With the Supported
Oct 10, 2025
It’s Not Just Backup / Restore
Oct 3, 2025
Don’t Let Trouble Sneak Up on You
Sep 26, 2025
11 min read
Wrapping up the series by digging into the guts of SQL Server
Sep 19, 2025
8 min read
Have you read parts 1 and 2?
Sep 12, 2025
The 10-Minute Outside-In Triage
Sep 5, 2025
7 min read
Part 1 of 4(?)
Aug 29, 2025
Flexibility and Scale at the Database Level
Aug 22, 2025
Old Reliable Still Matters
Aug 15, 2025
The Tried and True of DR
Aug 8, 2025
The what and the how to keep your data safe
Aug 1, 2025
Corruption isn’t a “maybe someday” problem
