Infrastructure for the DBA - An Introduction
Explore a comprehensive introduction to infrastructure for database administrators in this conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Gain insights into the full stack infrastructure that supports SQL Server environments, from hardware and network to storage, virtualization, and operating systems. Learn to effectively communicate with operations teams, troubleshoot issues, and take proactive measures. Discover key concepts such as motherboards, local storage, arrays, NAS vs SAN, virtualization, containers, cloud services, networking, and operating systems. Suitable for DBAs at all levels, this session provides a solid foundation for understanding the critical infrastructure components that impact database performance and reliability. Includes suggestions for further learning and resources to stay updated in the rapidly evolving world of database infrastructure.