22-25 April 2026

Aaron West

Aaron serves as one of the Sales Engineers at SIOS Technology Corp. With more than 20 years in the IT industry and more than 10 years working specifically in the field of high availability and load balancing, he offers a substantial wealth of knowledge to enterprises aiming to establish unbreakable systems. His consultancy and implementation efforts have spanned diverse industry verticals including healthcare, finance, government, and others, allowing him to represent specialised vendors proficient in high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant computing methodologies.

Aaron West's Sessions

Breaking the Default: SQL Server High Availability on Windows and LinuxSQLBits 2026

Choosing between Windows and Linux for SQL Server HA is a strategic move. We’ll compare clustering, failover, and maintenance side-by-side to reveal the real-world impact on cost and uptime. Cut through the noise and pick the right platform.

Achieving SQL Server High Availability, Performance, and Cost Optimization in the CloudSQLBits 2025

Learn how to deploy cost-efficient, highly available SQL Server in the cloud. Explore HA and tuning strategies, licensing tips, and how SIOS enables cross-platform failover using SQL Server Standard on Windows or Linux.

Flying High with Highly Available SQL Server DeploymentsSQLBits 2024

This presentation explores exactly what is HA and the importance of high availability specifically for SQL Server deployments.