Database Professional Virtual Meetup Group
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Global online platform for the DBA community|http://meetup.com/dbavug/ | New training every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
🚀 Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server 🎤 Gilda Alvarez | 📅 Wed, Jul 22 · 3:00 PM EDT Learn to deploy Azure Arc for hybrid SQL Server management, security & compliance. 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #Azure
Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server ~ Gilda Alvarez, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server** Azure Arc enables hybrid and multi-cloud management for SQL Server, bringing Azure’s security, automation, and governance capabil
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🚀 Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server 🎤 Gilda Alvarez | 📅 Jul 22, 2026 · 3PM EDT Deploy, configure & manage SQL Server across hybrid & multi-cloud with Azure Arc — security, automation & governance included. 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #AzureArc
Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server ~ Gilda Alvarez, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Implementing Azure Arc for SQL Server** Azure Arc enables hybrid and multi-cloud management for SQL Server, bringing Azure’s security, automation, and governance capabil
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🚀 From Queries to Agents: Bringing AI Workflows to SQL Server 🎤 Jeff Aalto | 📅 Jul 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM Learn how MCP, SQL Server vectors & Fabric Data Agents enable AI automation & Azure cost/perf optimization. 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #AzureSQL #AI
From Queries to Agents: Bringing AI Workflows to SQL Server ~ Jeff Aalto, Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**From Queries to Agents: Bringing AI Workflows to SQL Server with Vectors, MCP, and Azure Optimization** AI is becoming a core part of the SQL Server ecosystem, opening n
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🚀 Part 1 of a 4-part SQL Server series is coming! 📅 May 13 | 12PM ET | Virtual 🎯 Revealing Hidden Performance Issues with Extended Events by Jeff Iannucci Learn to find & fix hidden query problems using Extended Events in SQL Server. Demo-packed and free! 🔗 meetup.com/dbavug/events/312760776
Revealing Hidden Performance Issues with Extended Events ~ Jeff Iannucci, Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 1 of a 4-part series about:** Hidden Pathways to Achieving Peak SQL Server Performance **Revealing Hidden Performance Issues with Extended Events** Extended Events
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Due to a speaker emergency, today’s talk scheduled for Noon (EDT) with Danny Lee has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for the short notice. The session will be rescheduled, and we will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.
🚀 Databricks Series Finale (Part 4/4) Simplify Your Enterprise Workspace with Agent Bricks, Genie & Unity Catalog 📅 When: Wednesday, April 8 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM ET 🌐 Where: Virtual (DBAVUG) 👉 Register: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #Databricks #DataEngineering #AI #DBAVUG
🚀 Databricks Series Finale (Part 4/4) Simplify Your Enterprise Workspace with Agent Bricks, Genie & Unity Catalog 📅 When: Wednesday, April 8 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM ET 🌐 Where: Virtual (DBAVUG) 👉 Register: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #Databricks #DataEngineering #AI #DBAVUG
Simplify Your Enterprise Workspace with Agent Bricks, Genie & Unity Catalog, Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 4 of a 4-part series** **Simplify Your Enterprise Workspace with Agent Bricks, Genie & Unity Catalog** Description: The "AI-ready" enterprise sounds great on a slid
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🚀 Part 3 of our Databricks & Spark Series! Join us as Scott Haines walks through building real‑time data apps with Spark Structured Streaming. 🗓️ Mar 25, 3 PM EDT 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... If streaming has ever felt intimidating, this session will change that.
Streaming Anxiety to Streaming Confidence: Hands-On Spark Structured Streaming, Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 3 of a 4-part series** **From Streaming Anxiety to Streaming Confidence: Hands-On with Spark Structured Streaming** Description: Working with real-time data is more
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Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing ~ Dustin Vannoy, Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 2 of a 4-part series** **Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing** Description: You've seen the feature announcements—Databricks SQL Warehouse, AI/BI Dashboards, Lake
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🚀 Databricks & Spark Series – Part 2 We’re going deeper into Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing with Dustin Vannoy. Learn how SQL Warehouse, Lakeflow, and AI/BI Dashboards actually fit together—minus the marketing fluff. 📅 Mar 11 | 🕛 12pm ET | 🌐 Virtual 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
🚀 Databricks & Spark Series – Part 2 We’re going deeper into Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing with Dustin Vannoy. Learn how SQL Warehouse, Lakeflow, and AI/BI Dashboards actually fit together—minus the marketing fluff. 📅 Mar 11 | 🕛 12pm ET | 🌐 Virtual 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing ~ Dustin Vannoy, Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 2 of a 4-part series** **Azure Databricks for Data Warehousing** Description: You've seen the feature announcements—Databricks SQL Warehouse, AI/BI Dashboards, Lake
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Introduction to Spark and Databricks ~ Ike Ellis, Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 1 of a 4-part series** **Introduction to Spark and Databricks** Description: Apache Spark has become the de facto standard for large-scale data processing, powering
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🚀 New Databricks Series (Part 1 of 4) Introduction to Spark & Databricks with Ike Ellis Learn what Spark is, why it matters, and how Databricks simplifies data engineering & analytics. 📅 Feb 25 | 🕒 3 PM ET | 💻 Online 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
🚀 New Databricks Series (Part 1 of 4) Introduction to Spark & Databricks with Ike Ellis Learn what Spark is, why it matters, and how Databricks simplifies data engineering & analytics. 📅 Feb 25 | 🕒 3 PM ET | 💻 Online 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
Introduction to Spark and Databricks ~ Ike Ellis, Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Part 1 of a 4-part series** **Introduction to Spark and Databricks** Description: Apache Spark has become the de facto standard for large-scale data processing, powering
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Join 130+ data professionals on Wednesday, Feb 11. @sqlbek.bsky.social will be teaching us about vector search. www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
A Practical Introduction to Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 ~ Andy Yun, Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
Are you uncertain if SQL Server 2025 Vector Search has useful applications? Concerned that it is just more AI hype? Then join me in this session, where I’ll break down how
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Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 with @sqlbek.bsky.social Feb 11, 12–1 PM ET. Learn how to use vector embeddings + similarity search today. 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 with @sqlbek.bsky.social Feb 11, 12–1 PM ET. Learn how to use vector embeddings + similarity search today. 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
A Practical Introduction to Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 ~ Andy Yun, Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
Are you uncertain if SQL Server 2025 Vector Search has useful applications? Concerned that it is just more AI hype? Then join me in this session, where I’ll break down how
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Last chance to register. Join 150 other data professionals tomorrow at noon EST. www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
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🔥🐚 Final session of our 4‑part PowerShell + dbatools series! Join Jess, Claudio, Rob & Jordan as they demo real automation wins: • Universal REST endpoints • SQL Server inventory + config source control 🗓️ Wed, Jan 28 · 3–4 PM EST 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
🔥🐚 Final session of our 4‑part PowerShell + dbatools series! Join Jess, Claudio, Rob & Jordan as they demo real automation wins: • Universal REST endpoints • SQL Server inventory + config source control 🗓️ Wed, Jan 28 · 3–4 PM EST 🔗 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
PowerShell Automation Magic ~ Dream Team, Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Duration**: 60 minutes **Level**: Beginner **Get ready to witness the power of the shell!** Join Jess, Claudio, Rob, and Jordan as they pull back the curtain on some exc
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Using Digital Techniques to Prevent Data Loss ~ Paresh Motiwala, Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
In an era defined by pervasive digital interactions, safeguarding organizational data has become paramount. This session delves into the intricate realm of Digital Forensic
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Kicking off 2026 with Paresh Motiwala presenting Using Digital Techniques to Prevent Data Loss! Join us Jan 14 @ 12 PM EST (online). Don’t miss it: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #DataSecurity #DLP #DigitalForensics #DBACommunity
Kicking off 2026 with Paresh Motiwala presenting Using Digital Techniques to Prevent Data Loss! Join us Jan 14 @ 12 PM EST (online). Don’t miss it: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #DataSecurity #DLP #DigitalForensics #DBACommunity
Using Digital Techniques to Prevent Data Loss ~ Paresh Motiwala, Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
In an era defined by pervasive digital interactions, safeguarding organizational data has become paramount. This session delves into the intricate realm of Digital Forensic
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🔥 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🔥 📅 Happening TOMORROW! Join 💯+ data professionals (already registered!) to hear 🎤 Jordan Sassi talk about dbachecks. 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... 💬 Jess Pomfret, Cláudio Silva, and Rob Sewell will be on hand to answer your questions via chat!
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📢 DBA VUG – Part 3 of 4 🗓 Dec 10 | 12–1 PM EST | Virtual 🎤 Jordan Sassi – SQL Server DBA @ Boston Beer Co. Topic: Dbachecks – Automate Your SQL Health Checks ✅ PowerShell + Power BI ✅ No prior experience needed RSVP 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #Dbachecks #DBAVUG #Automation
📢 DBA VUG – Part 3 of 4 🗓 Dec 10 | 12–1 PM EST | Virtual 🎤 Jordan Sassi – SQL Server DBA @ Boston Beer Co. Topic: Dbachecks – Automate Your SQL Health Checks ✅ PowerShell + Power BI ✅ No prior experience needed RSVP 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... #SQLServer #Dbachecks #DBAVUG #Automation
Introduction to dbachecks ~ Jordan Sassi, Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Duration**: 60 minutes **Level**: Beginner Dbachecks is a powershell module by and for DBAs and data professionals who are interested in automating their routine databas
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Introduction to Pester ~ Rob Sewell, Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**Duration:** 60 minutes **Level:** Beginner Pester is the Testing framework for PowerShell code. Think tSQLt for PowerShell. In this beginner friendly follow-along, you w
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Join us for Part 2 of our 4-part series: Introduction to Pester with @robsewell.com 📅 Nov 12 🕒 12–1 PM EST Learn writing Pester tests from scratch. Starting with untested PowerShell code 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
Join us for Part 2 of our 4-part series: Introduction to Pester with @robsewell.com 📅 Nov 12 🕒 12–1 PM EST Learn writing Pester tests from scratch. Starting with untested PowerShell code 👉 www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
Join us for Part 1 of our 4-part series: Intro to PowerShell via dbatools with @jpomfret.co.uk & @claudioessilva.bsky.social 📅 Oct 22 🕒 3–4 PM EDT Learn PowerShell fundamentals + dbatools magic for SQL Server management. No experience needed—just curiosity! 👉 meetup.com/dbavug/events/310604691
Introduction to PowerShell via dbatools ~ Jess Pomfret & Cláudio Silva, Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 3:00 PM | Meetup
**Duration:** 60 minutes **Level:** Beginner Ready to dive into PowerShell but not sure where to start? Join us for an accessible introduction to PowerShell by completing
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Secure Your Azure SQL Estate ~ Jes Chapman, Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
How can Azure admins and DBAs work together to ensure that the right users have the right access to the right services and data? The answer lies in understanding Azure Role
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🚨 Upcoming Technical Talk – Join Us Virtually! 🚨 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT 💻 Location: Online – Join from anywhere! 🎤 Speaker: @grrlgeek.bsky.social 📍 RSVP: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... Session Title: Secure Your Azure SQL Estate
🚨 Upcoming Technical Talk – Join Us Virtually! 🚨 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT 💻 Location: Online – Join from anywhere! 🎤 Speaker: @grrlgeek.bsky.social 📍 RSVP: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... Session Title: Secure Your Azure SQL Estate
🎙️ Upcoming Tech Talk – DBA Virtual User Group Join us for our next DBA Virtual User Group session! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT 👤 Speaker: Hasan Sarvan 📢 Topic: SQL Server vs Azure Cosmos DB 🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
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Be a Better DBA with Database Watcher: More Than Just a Pretty Dashboard, Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
WHEN: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 1600 GMT DESCRIPTION of TALK As you know, we’ve already walked through the end-to-end setup of Database Watcher. But there’s more to
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🚀 Part Two of Database Watcher is Here! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕒 Time: Noon EDT/9 am PST 🎤 Speaker: @dbabulldog.bsky.social and Matt Gordon 🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... 💡 Session Title: Be a Better DBA with Database Watcher: More Than Just a Pretty Dashboard
🚀 Part Two of Database Watcher is Here! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕒 Time: Noon EDT/9 am PST 🎤 Speaker: @dbabulldog.bsky.social and Matt Gordon 🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event... 💡 Session Title: Be a Better DBA with Database Watcher: More Than Just a Pretty Dashboard
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Last chance to register if you want to hear from Makena Barickman on Wednesday talking about new SSMS! Join 180+ other data professionals. Register here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
SSMS 21: What's New and Why it Matters ~ Makena Barickman, Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:00 PM | Meetup
* With the Preview 1 release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 in November, the SQL Tools team made available the biggest set of updates to SSMS in recent memory, i
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🚨 Upcoming Technical Session: SSMS 21 – What’s New and Why It Matters 🚨 The DBAVUG is excited to host a deep-dive session on SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, by Makena Barickman, PM on the SQL Experiences team at Microsoft 📅 August 27 🕒 3:00 PM EDT 📍 Online www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
🚨 Upcoming Technical Session: SSMS 21 – What’s New and Why It Matters 🚨 The DBAVUG is excited to host a deep-dive session on SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, by Makena Barickman, PM on the SQL Experiences team at Microsoft 📅 August 27 🕒 3:00 PM EDT 📍 Online www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...
SSMS 21: What's New and Why it Matters ~ Makena Barickman, Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:00 PM | Meetup
* With the Preview 1 release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 in November, the SQL Tools team made available the biggest set of updates to SSMS in recent memory, i
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T-minus 4 hours! There’s still time to register and join 100+ data professionals for today’s DBAVUG session. @ryanbooz.bsky.social will be diving into the security model of PostgreSQL—and exploring some striking differences compared to SQL Server. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e6QVFSiY
🔐 Upcoming DBA Virtual Group Event – For Your Eyes Only: Roles, Privileges, and Security in PostgreSQL 🔐 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT / 1900 GMT 🎙️ Speaker: @ryanbooz.bsky.social , Solutions Engineer at pganalyze 🔗 RSVP here: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...