The Virtualization Virtual Chapter (aka SIG) is dedicated to better management of SQL Servers in virtual environments like Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere.  We:

• Help the community by producing things like monthly training webcasts, a centralized list of helpful virtualization-savvy administrators, and a periodic report of what works well under virtualization and what isn't quite working yet.

• Help virtualization vendors by getting training and configuration information out to the people who need it, and helping the vendors build a better product with our feedback.

• Help PASS management by building assets that PASS can leverage (like a library of training content) and showing that PASS solves real DBA problems.

February 9: SQL Meets Virtual CPUs, Memory, and Storage

SQL Server can run great in virtual environments like Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere, but you can dramatically increase the odds of success if you know which knobs to tweak.  Just like SQL Server, virtualization software doesn't always work best with the default settings, and knowing which settings change SQL Server performance is key.  In this session, Brent will explain:

• Why virtual CPUs, memory, and storage are different
• Hidden gotchas that often hurt virtual performance
• How to stress test your virtual server to find limits

The Speaker: Brent Ozar

Brent Ozar is a SQL Server Expert for Quest Software, a systems management company.  Up until a year ago, Brent managed the VMware, storage area networks (SANs) and SQL Servers for a $7b company.  He's used virtualization on the desktop and in the datacenter, and he can explain the options with real-world experience.  He coauthored the book Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting.

This live one-hour webcast will happen on Tuesday, February 9th at 12:00 noon Eastern, 17:00 GMT.

Click here to join the webcast.

Want to speak at our next event?  We're looking for database administrators who can talk about how virtualization has worked for them, what they've learned, and any tips they can pass on.  It can be as formal or informal as you like.  To volunteer, email Tim Edwards at tim_edwards@fsafood.com.