Tim Radney

Tim is a Principal Consultant with SQLskills, and has worked in a variety of roles, including DBA, Lead DBA, and multi-department manager. He is a SQL Server MVP, has a whole collection of Microsoft and other industry certifications, and is very active and passionate in the SQL Community.

The Latest Posts Featuring Tim Radney

Inside the Black Box: Bridging the Database Observability Gap

Over the past 15 years, Agile and DevOps have accelerated software delivery, enabling faster releases and greater reliability. Yet the database layer often remains a blind spot. This article by Kevin Kline explores why closing the observability gap is essential for performance, efficiency, and resilience.

March 27, 2026

Database Podcast

Inside the Black Box: Bridging the Database Observability Gap

Selecting the Best Azure VM Type for Your Workload

January 31, 2023

Database

Organizations all over the world have been moving workloads to the cloud. Microsoft Azure provides a host of benefits and services which make it a top choice for on-premises to…

How to Assess Current Workloads for a Cloud Migration

January 19, 2023

Database

Organizations large and small are taking advantage of cloud computing. This can be as simple as leveraging Office 365 or migrating all of their business applications from a data center…