Extended Events are an essential part of properly monitoring SQL Server and every DBA should know what they are and how to use them. This Geek Sync will cover the basics of Extended Events, as well as an introduction to the system_health session. This webinar will focus on how to use Extended Events as part of your performance troubleshooting process.

Speaker: Dave Bland has over 20 years of SQL Server experience that includes being a DBA, BI development, and application development using VB.NET. Dave currently is the Manager of the DBA team at Stericycle. He is a frequent presenter at SQL Saturday events and user groups around the country. Dave has been teaching SQL Server since version 2000 and is the SQL Server instructor at Harper College in Palatine, IL. Current certifications include: • Microsoft Certified Trainer • MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance • MCTS: SQL Server 2008, BI Development and Maintenance • MCSA: SQL Server 2008 • MCSA: SQL Server 2016 • MCSE: SQL Server 2016 - BI • MCDBA: SQL Server 2000 • MCSD • MCSE: Data Management and Analytics

Topics: Database Performance, Database Administration, Database Monitoring
Products: SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server