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Listen "Show 39 - SQL Server and Independent Consulting with William Durkin"
Episode Synopsis
In this show, we talk to William Durkin (Blog | Twitter), an Englishman "stuck in Germany".
William just switched to being an independent SQL Server consultant, and we talk to him about going independent, how to price yourself the right way, and about many good SQL Server tips.
Specifically, we talk about:
His way for becoming an independent consultant
How to price yourself by value and not by time
SQL Server Replication tips
Tips for upgrading SQL Server with minimal downtime
What is the meaning of 5 nines and how much technical and financial investments it requires
When and how to use DNS aliases with your SQL Servers
Dynamic Data Masking use cases
Linked Servers performance tips
Items mentioned in the show:
Double Your Freelancing - Student Success Story with William Durkin
Global Azure Bootcamp
SQLKonferenz
About William
William is an independent SQL Server consultant from England (now in Germany). He has experience as a DBA in large multi-national SQL Server environments and is a regular speaker around Europe.
William just switched to being an independent SQL Server consultant, and we talk to him about going independent, how to price yourself the right way, and about many good SQL Server tips.
Specifically, we talk about:
His way for becoming an independent consultant
How to price yourself by value and not by time
SQL Server Replication tips
Tips for upgrading SQL Server with minimal downtime
What is the meaning of 5 nines and how much technical and financial investments it requires
When and how to use DNS aliases with your SQL Servers
Dynamic Data Masking use cases
Linked Servers performance tips
Items mentioned in the show:
Double Your Freelancing - Student Success Story with William Durkin
Global Azure Bootcamp
SQLKonferenz
About William
William is an independent SQL Server consultant from England (now in Germany). He has experience as a DBA in large multi-national SQL Server environments and is a regular speaker around Europe.
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