I‘m Klaus Aschenbrenner, a Microsoft Certified Master for SQL Server
» I help people to bring their SQL Server
installations to a new level of excellence. «
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SQLpassion helps businesses get the most out of SQL Server – from smooth setups to better performance and long-term stability. As a Microsoft Certified Master, I offer tailored consulting, hands-on workshops, and share my expertise at international events – all with a clear focus on delivering real results.
You have seen my Blog Postings?
Why I Created the SQL Rescue Sprint – And How It Works
Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with SQL Server in all kinds of environments: startups, mid-size companies, and global enterprises. And no matter the industry or infrastructure, one thing is always true: When SQL Server slows down, everything slows down! Reports take forever. Blocking brings processes to a halt. Deadlocks frustrate both users and
My First Bike & Run Half Distance: St. Pölten 2025
Last Sunday (May 25) was the big day: my first Bike & Run over the half distance (90K bike, 21.1K run) in St. Pölten/Lower Austria. Since I had never before taken part in — or even witnessed — a triathlon event of this size, Saturday was already quite an adventure. I had absolutely no idea
Solar-Powered, Proxmox-Driven: A Tour of My Ultimate SQL Server Home Lab
Back in 2018, I wrote a blog post about my Home Lab environment, which I had built around VMware vSphere to showcase various SQL Server workloads and demonstrate how to troubleshoot performance-related problems. Since then, a lot has changed – especially with the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. In the past, I was a subscriber
