Tim Ford

Tim Ford is a Senior Database Administrator with MindBody in San Luis Obispo, California and is in the process of relocating west to the Pacific Northwest from Michigan. Since 2010 he’s produced Microsoft Data Platform training events branded as SQL Cruise from Alaska to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean at Tech Outbound, an events company specializing in technical training in unconventional locations. His SQL Cruise events take place on cruise ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean. Tim also is the Executive VP of Marketing for PASS, the global association for Microsoft data professionals. He also is a contributing author for itprotoday. Tim loves helping people find their true potential through education and building networks between Thought Leaders in various fields and those who are just starting on their careers or struggling to find their footing in established careers. If you’re looking for this sort of experience then check out the next SQL Cruise event taking place this August in Seattle.
  • MSSQLTips Awards: Acheiver (75+ tips) - 2010
Title Category Date
List columns and attributes for every table in a SQL Server database Scripts2026-06-27
How to read SQL Server graphical query execution plans Query Plans2026-06-27
Execute UPDATE STATISTICS for all SQL Server Databases Maintenance2026-06-27
Understanding SQL Server Locking Locking and Blocking2026-06-27
SQL Server Query Execution Plans in SQL Server Management Studio Query Plans2026-06-27
SQL Server function to convert integer date to datetime format Dates2026-06-27
Determine Free, Used and Total Space for SQL Server Databases Database Administration2026-06-27
Rebuild SQL Server Master Database Disaster Recovery2026-06-25
SQL Server database backup and missing backup history scripts Backup2026-06-08
Identify Orphaned Windows Logins and Groups in SQL Server Auditing and Compliance2026-05-10
SQL Server 7.0 to 2005 Security Vulnerabilities for Logins Security2026-05-10
sp_msforeachdb to Execute the Same Command on all SQL Server Databases Scripts2025-12-30
Find Current Running SQL Statement in SQL Server Monitoring2020-08-14
SQL Server Index and Statistics Report Fragmentation and Index Maintenance2020-08-13
How to Find Keywords in SQL Server Stored Procedures and Functions Dynamic Management Views and Functions2019-05-03
Verbose SQL Server Agent Logging SQL Server Agent2018-08-31
Identify Completion Time for Long Running SQL Server Processes using Dynamic Management Objects Monitoring2014-03-03
Find SQL Server databases where log file is too large Database Administration2011-04-25
Useful management information from SQL Server DMV sys.dm_os_sys_info Dynamic Management Views and Functions2011-01-31
Analyzing SQL Server Plan Cache Performance Using DMVs Performance Tuning2010-12-31
Trending Buffer Pool Performance Using DMV sys.dm_os_performance_counters Performance Tuning2010-12-29
Collect and store historical SQL Server performance counter data with DMVs Dynamic Management Views and Functions2010-12-21
Using INSERT OUTPUT in a SQL Server Transaction SQL INSERT2010-12-13
Creating a SQL Server proxy account to run xp_cmdshell Security2010-10-22
Run SSIS using xp_cmdshell in a SQL Server stored procedure Integration Services Execute Package Options2010-10-18
Run SQL Commands Against Multiple SQL Servers Without CMS Central Management Servers2010-08-10
Collecting SQL Server performance counter data for trending Dynamic Management Views and Functions2010-07-27
SQL Server Performance Counter DMV sys.dm_os_performance_counters Dynamic Management Views and Functions2010-06-17
Microsoft Access Pass Through Queries to SQL Server in Detail Microsoft Access Integration2010-05-25
Transition from MS Access to SQL Server with the Migration Assistant Upgrades and Migrations2010-04-28
Understanding SQL Server Blocking Locking and Blocking2010-04-06
Function to Return Default SQL Server Backup Folder Backup2010-03-19
SQL Server sys.dm_os_wait_stats DMV Queries Dynamic Management Views and Functions2010-02-24
SQL Server Third Party Application Requirements Document and Checklist Database Administration2010-01-25
Script to find SQL Server databases without transaction log backups Backup2010-01-06
SQL Server 2005 Index Best Practices DBA Best Practices2009-10-06
Using Windows Groups for SQL Server Logins as a Best Practice DBA Best Practices2009-09-03
Find, compare and use the same session settings as another SQL Server user Testing2009-08-17
Third Party Application Checklist for SQL Server Database Administration2009-08-12
Identify last statement run for a specific SQL Server session Dynamic Management Views and Functions2009-07-22
Retaining historical index usage statistics for SQL Server Part 3 of 3 Indexing2009-07-08
Retaining historical index usage statistics for SQL Server Part 2 of 3 Indexing2009-06-05
Using the OBJECT_SCHEMA_NAME function to return the SQL Server schema name Functions System2009-06-04
Retaining historical index usage statistics for SQL Server Part 1 of 3 Indexing2009-05-12
SQL Server function to convert MSDB integer value to time value Functions User Defined UDF2009-05-05
SQL Server UDF to pad a string Functions User Defined UDF2009-04-27
Handling cross database joins with different SQL Server collations JOIN Tables2009-03-27
Manage the size of SQL Server Transaction Logs Database Administration2009-02-09
Getting additional error messaging information for SQL Server replication Replication2009-02-03
Auto notification for failover or a restart of SQL Server services SQL Server Agent2009-01-12
Finding a string value in a SQL Server table Functions User Defined UDF2008-12-29
Cluster Administrator Application for SQL Server DBAs Clustering2008-12-17
Using the FORFILES Command to Delete SQL Server Backups Backup2008-11-03
SQL Server 2008 Date and Time Data Types Dates2008-10-30
Launching a default Project in SQL Server Management Studio SQL Server Management Studio Configuration2008-10-20
SQL Server Management Studio customized startup options SQL Server Management Studio Configuration2008-10-10
Determine space used for a table using SQL Server Management Studio SQL Server Management Studio2008-09-26
Vacation for a SQL Server DBA Career Planning2008-08-25
Managing SQL Server Database and Application Metadata Database Administration2008-08-19
Balancing Resources for SQL Server Clustering and Consolidation Clustering2008-08-13
Differences between SQL Server temporary tables and table variables Temp Tables2008-08-06
SQL Server Clustering Active vs Passive Clustering2008-08-04
Getting started with SQL Server clustering Clustering2008-07-16
Find All Columns in SQL Server Database with Default Values Scripts2008-06-04
Modifying Microsoft Access Linked Tables from SQL Server Microsoft Access Integration2008-05-02
Custom job categories to organize your SQL Agent jobs SQL Server Agent2008-04-24
Microsoft Access Pass Through Queries to SQL Server Microsoft Access Integration2008-04-22
Configure Microsoft Access Linked Tables with a SQL Server Database Microsoft Access Integration2008-04-18
SQL Server DSN and ODBC Configuration SQL Server Configurations2008-04-07
Microsoft Access and SQL Server Integration Microsoft Access Integration2008-04-04
SQL Server Script to Create Windows Directories Scripts2008-03-21
SSRS Configuration Tool Reporting Services Configuration2008-03-12
Adding Reporting Services to an existing SQL Server 2005 installation Reporting Services Installation2008-02-28
Correct the SQL Server Authentication Mode in the Windows Registry Security2008-02-25
SQL Server 2005 Database Mail Setup and Configuration Scripts Database Mail2008-02-20
How to setup linked servers for SQL Server and Oracle 64 bit client Linked Servers2008-02-13
Collect SQL Server database usage for free space and trending Monitoring2008-02-04
SQL Server function to determine if all characters are capitalized Functions User Defined UDF2007-11-07