Abstract  Most of the time pilots are learning to fly, they’re actually learning how to recover from emergency conditions. While we as Database Administrators focus on taking backups, how much time do we actually spend practicing recovering with those backups? This session will focus on the kinds of situations that can dramatically affect a data center, and how to use checklists to practice recovery processes to assure business continuity.

Bio  Allen is the Business Development Manager for SentryOne. He’s been both a developer and an administrator so understands both perspectives towards database technology, and loves sharing his experiences and helping people learn how to use SQL Server.  Allen has spent over 40 years in IT and has been using SQL Server since 1992 and is certified MCITP in SQL Server and a former MCT.  Allen has been awarded Microsoft’s MVP Award for the last ten years.