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Brent Ozar

@brento.bsky.social

I make databases go faster. I love teaching, travel, laughing, and collecting vintage sports cars. Las Vegas. He/him, pan.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 15h ago

Who’s Hiring Database People? August 2026 Edition Is your company hiring for a database position as of August 2026? Do you wanna work with the kinds of people who read this blog? Let's make a love connection. If your company is hiring, leave a comment. The rules: Your comment must include the job…

Who’s Hiring Database People? August 2026 Edition

Is your company hiring for a database position as of August 2026? Do you wanna work with the kinds of people who read this blog? Let's make a love connection. If your company is hiring, leave a comment. The rules: Your comment must include the job title, and either a link to the full job description, or the text of it.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 2d ago

Free Webcast: 3 Numbers Every Tuner Should Know. Every SQL Server performance tuner eventually faces the same question: is this normal, or is something wrong? The answer starts with 3 numbers about your SQL Server: How fast it's going How hard it's working How big it is On August 19, I'm doing a…

Free Webcast: 3 Numbers Every Tuner Should Know.

Every SQL Server performance tuner eventually faces the same question: is this normal, or is something wrong? The answer starts with 3 numbers about your SQL Server: How fast it's going How hard it's working How big it is On August 19, I'm doing a free webcast with JAMS Software to show you exactly where to find those numbers and what a "normal" range looks like for each one. Register now.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 3d ago

Join me for a free webcast this month: How to Measure Your SQL Server: zoom.us/webinar/regi... Every performance tuner eventually faces the same question: is this normal, or is something wrong?

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Three Numbers Every SQL Server Performance Tuner Needs to Know. Every performance tuner eventually faces the same question: is this normal, or is something wrong? The answer starts with three numbers...

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 6d ago

[Video] Office Hours: Desert Database Q&A I'm in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area today, hanging out in the triple-digit heat, to answer your top-voted questions from Prefer listening to this via podcast? Good news! You can now subscribe to Office Hours on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast…

[Video] Office Hours: Desert Database Q&A

I'm in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area today, hanging out in the triple-digit heat, to answer your top-voted questions from Prefer listening to this via podcast? Good news! You can now subscribe to Office Hours on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and anywhere else fine podcasts are sold.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 6d ago

When old people tell you they miss when MTV played music videos, play the music video for True Faith by New Order and ask them if this is what they're talking about: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfI1... Don't let them quit before it's done, either. Keep saying, "Wait, this next part is what you mean"

New Order - True Faith (1987) (Official Music Video) [HD]

The Official Video for 'True Faith' by New Order. "True Faith" is a song by New Order, co-produced by Stephen Hague. Stream New Order's greatest hits here ▶https://lnk.to/StreamNewOrder Subscribe…

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · 7d ago

Miscellaneous Thoughts About Building Stuff with AI in July 2026 Over the past couple of years, I've been using the bejeezus out of AI. I don't really feel like an expert by any means - it's so hard to keep up with the advancements - but I've been enjoying reading Grant Fritchey's series on…

Miscellaneous Thoughts About Building Stuff with AI in July 2026

Over the past couple of years, I've been using the bejeezus out of AI. I don't really feel like an expert by any means - it's so hard to keep up with the advancements - but I've been enjoying reading Grant Fritchey's series on building stuff with AI, and I thought you might enjoy some of my lessons learned as well.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · last wk.

Need a Reference Check on Richie Rump? Here You Go. So your company read my post about 5 reasons you should hire Richie Rump, and you checked out his web site and his LinkedIn. Now, your HR department wants to do a reference check with me. Alright, let's get it over with! Would you hire him again?…

Need a Reference Check on Richie Rump? Here You Go.

So your company read my post about 5 reasons you should hire Richie Rump, and you checked out his web site and his LinkedIn. Now, your HR department wants to do a reference check with me. Alright, let's get it over with! Would you hire him again? Absolutely yes, full stop. More than that, I'd also freely recommend him to anyone else, publicly.

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · last wk.

What is the origin of the database icon? I'm so glad you asked: ux.stackexchange.com/questions/31... And I'm relieved that finally, the answer is something that is even before MY time.

What is the origin / meaning of the icon used for "database"?

I've never really understood what this icon, that looks like an oil drum and is commonly used to refer to a database, is actually supposed to represent. What is it? As a matter of fact, I've been

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Brent Ozar@brento.bsky.social · last wk.

Think You Know A Lot About SQL Server? Well, Actually… Got a few minutes? Close that dating app and pay attention. Check out this little SQL swipe quiz: "Well, Actually..." Swipe right if you think the statement is true, left if it's false, or up if it's debatable. Your score is tracked as you go.…

Think You Know A Lot About SQL Server? Well, Actually…

Got a few minutes? Close that dating app and pay attention. Check out this little SQL swipe quiz: "Well, Actually..." Swipe right if you think the statement is true, left if it's false, or up if it's debatable. Your score is tracked as you go. It's a fun way to learn random database facts, and show off your guess percentage relative to your coworkers.

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