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.

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 Mark Swofford <mark@kymaga.com> and David Smithey <dsmithey@sqlsvrman.com>.

 *** Online - September 28th at 10:00am CST *** 

Tales from the Trenches: Considerations when Virtualizing Your SQL Server Environment

This session will explain what to expect when virtualizing your SQL Server environment. We’ll discuss questions to ask prior to and after virtualization.  We’ll discuss how you can alleviate the fears of vendors and customers who may not understand the nuances of the virtual world. The session will also help alleviate DBA concerns about how SQL Server will behave in a virtual environment.  We’ll look at the political and technical obstacles threatening your implementation.  We’ll break through myths and rumors to discuss what a virtual SQL Server really looks like, and how a DBA’s role changes in the environment.  

 Presented By: Scott Shaw

Blog: http://blogofshaw.blogspot.com

Twitter: @shawsql

Scott Shaw has been an IT professional since the late 90’s and has expertise as both an Oracle DBA and a SQL Server DBA.  He is currently employed by Mercy Technology Services in Saint Louis, MO as the Lead SQL Server DBA.  Scott has presented at SQLSaturday as well as the first SQLRally in Orlando, FL.  He currently is working with Kathi Kellenberger (@auntkathi) to revise her book T-SQL Beginning T-SQL 2008 from Apress Publishing for SQL 2011.  Scott also periodically teaches at Washington University’s CAIT program (http://www.cait.wustl.edu/). 

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