Quest Software’s New SQL Server Online Resource Offers Community-Run Wiki

Quest Software:

News Facts:

• Quest Software has launched a new online resource – SQLServerPedia^TM – chock-full of free information and education for SQL Server professionals, by SQL Server professionals, including a blog and community-run wiki.
• SQLServerPedia.com is an extensive, one-of-a-kind resource that uses real-world insight to help visitors sift through and make sense of all the information available today on SQL Server. Resources include everything from video training, podcasts and presentations to sample scripts for backup and recovery, index maintenance and performance tuning.
• The editors of SQLServerPedia include MVPs and domain experts who each have over 10 years of hands-on experience with SQL Server. Editor-in-chief duties are performed by SQL Server domain expert Brent Ozar of Quest Software. Follow him on Twitter to stay updated on any SQLServerPedia-related news and events.
• Quest will host an official launch party on Nov. 19, during PASS Community Summit 2008, from 8 – 10 p.m., at The Tap House Grill. Stop by Quest’s booth #414 during the show to pick up an invitation. The number of invitations are limited—come early so you don’t miss out!

Get Involved!

• One of the most exciting things about SQLServerPedia is that it incorporates a SQL Server community wiki. The wiki has no access fees or premium access memberships— all content is available to everyone for free!
• Community members can share their own SQL Server know-how and build their online presence by contributing and editing wiki articles. Plus, visitors are encouraged to get involved by adding to the DBA directory, which lists other SQL pros in the blogosphere and DBAs to follow on Twitter.

Quote:

Mark Jewett, Director, SQL Server Marketing at Microsoft Corp:

"Quest Software has years of experience working with SQL Server and helping users learn how to maximize the latest enhancements. Its new resource, SQLServerPedia, is excellent for SQL Server professionals looking to get unbiased, valuable information from their peers and some of the industry’s top-notch experts,” said Mark Jewett, director, SQL Server Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "This is a comprehensive, unique online resource where those in the SQL Server community can get the most up-to-date information on all things SQL Server—and, ultimately, solutions to their real-world problems.”

Talk To Us Directly:

We can arrange a quick conversation with our management team and members of the editorial board – just ask!

About Us:

Quest Software Inc. is an enterprise systems management vendor. We deliver innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases, Windows infrastructure and virtual environments.

Relevant Links:

• Find and follow your favorite SQL Server experts using our Twitter directory: http://sqlserverpedia.com/wiki/Twitter
• Discover current SQL Server trends through our blog directory: http://sqlserverpedia.com/wiki/SQL_Server_Blogs
• Follow Quest’s SQL Server news on Twitter: www.twitter.com/quest_SQLServer

Multimedia:

• SQLServerPedia introduction video: http://sqlserverpedia.com/blog/podcasts/welcome-to-the-new-sqlserverpedia-wiki/

RSS Feeds:

• Quest news releases: http://www.quest.com/rss/news-releases.aspx

Technorati Tags:

SQL Server, Quest Software, SQLServerPedia, SQL Server help, PASS 2008, SQL Server Blogs, SQL Server Tutorials, SQL Server experts

Referenced Links:

SQLServerPedia — sqlserverpedia.com/

editors — www.sqlserverpedia.com/wiki/Editors#Editors

Brent Ozar — www.brentozar.com/

Follow him on Twitter — twitter.com/brento/

PASS Community Summit 2008 — summit2008.sqlpass.org/

Wiki — www.sqlserverpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Quest Software Inc — www.quest.com/