EightKB is back in summer 2026! On August 20th, at 13:00 UTC, we have five incredible speakers delivering deep dive sessions. From accelerated database recovery to vector compression, EightKB is back to deliver mind-melting content...for absolutely free! Click here for details... eightkb.online

Fun (well, for me :-) ) on a Friday....looking at startup scripts in SQL Server containers dbafromthecold.com/2026/01/23/s... #sqlserver #sql2025 #containers #kubernetes

SQL Server 2025 is "AI-Ready", and you should be too: training.erikdarling.com/get-ai-ready...

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Vector search is landing in your SQL Server whether you invited it or not. You don't have to know how it works - you just have to know how to work with it. Learn semantic search, embeddings, VECTOR ty...

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Just LOOK at this awesome marketing email I got from our FabCon/SQLCon team today. Tech Conferences is KILLIN IT. The agenda went live today. Congrats to ALL the speakers that were selected. Check it out aka.ms/fabcon-agenda Register today! #FabCon #SQLCon #SQLServer #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI

We're back! Join us for summer in Dublin!

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Call for speakers: Data Céilí 2026 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=1d46345b6c

New blog post...A first look at SQL Server running in KubeVirt dbafromthecold.com/2025/12/02/r... #sqlserver #kubernetes #containers #sql2025 #vmware

Announcing SQL Con 2026, the premier Microsoft SQL Community Conference, co-located with the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) from March 16–20, 2026! Check out Shireesh Thota's blog with the details techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

AI is just an access method to data. Remember it’s the data that matters.

It's one day to go until this year's edition of EightKB! Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here: eightkb.online #sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences

A Deeper Look Inside Semantic Search in SQL Server 2025. Thanks to @nocentino.com for the code. #sqlserver #azuresql #sqlserver2025 redmondmag.com/articles/202...

SQL Server 2025 Brings AI-Powered Semantic Search to Local and Cloud Data -- Redmondmag.com

A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or cloud-hosted AI models without relying on massive general-purpose LLMs.

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Two weeks to go until this year's edition of EightKB...the world's biggest SQL Server internals conference! Registration is completely free...you can sign up here... eightkb.online #eightkb #sqlserver

Fix your SQL database design with T-SQL static code analysis: - add build validation and static code analysis to schema and scripts - use community provided analyzer rules - create and share your own rules Join me on August 21 to learn more

Async I/O on Linux in databases https://blog.canoozie.net/async-i-o-on-linux-and-durability/ (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44622454)

EightKB is back. Happening 21 August, EightKB brings you Level 400–500 sessions from top experts across the globe. Register here: eightkb.online These deep dive sessions delivered by some of the best in the community.

Hey everyone, the CfP for EightKB 2025 is closing at the end of the month! If you have a session you want to go deeper into, this is the event for you! sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...

I've written a lot of sentences in my writing career,but this is one of my favorites: "Even in an era where we're too focused on AI and analytics, operational databases still record business-critical transactions like sales orders, stock trades, and bank transactions" redmondmag.com/articles/202...

Why Microsoft Is Still Betting Big on SQL Server in a Cloud-First World -- Redmondmag.com

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads.

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New blog - vertically scaling SQL Server online in Kubernetes! dbafromthecold.com/2025/05/22/v...

Hey speakers...the EightKB 2025 call for speakers is open! Want to dive deep into a subject? Do as many demos as you want? Take questions after your session? EightKB is the conference for you! sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...

We'll also give you an unbranded recording of your session that you can use however you'd like! No sponsors, no slide template, no pressure! We want you experts to focus on the topic and enjoy presenting a subject you're passionate about!

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Some amazing sessions coming in! THANK YOU Still tonnes of time left...if you've ever wanted to dive deep in a topic, wanted a conference that'll let you decide how long you want to speak, and whether to take questions during or after...EightKB is YOUR conference! sessionize.com/eightkb-2024/

Some amazing sessions coming in! THANK YOU Still tonnes of time left...if you've ever wanted to dive deep in a topic, wanted a conference that'll let you decide how long you want to speak, and whether to take questions during or after...EightKB is YOUR conference! sessionize.com/eightkb-2024/

EightKB August 2024: Call for Speakers

One of the most successful online SQL Server conferences around is back!EightKB focuses on delivering deep dive internals content you just can't get a...

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Hello everyone! We are back for 2025...our call for speakers is open! sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...

EightKB August 2025: Call for Speakers

One of the most successful online SQL Server conferences around is back!EightKB focuses on delivering deep dive internals content you just can't get a...

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EightKB is back for 2025! dbafromthecold.com/2025/03/17/e...

Calling all #sqlfamily members, and anyone else who loves the nerdy internals of #SQLServer - the #EightKB 2025 call for speakers is now open!!

EightKB August 2025: Call for Speakers

One of the most successful online SQL Server conferences around is back!EightKB focuses on delivering deep dive internals content you just can't get a...

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Monica is the best performance tuner on the planet. Period.

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun)@sqlespresso.bsky.social · last yr.

Just wrapped up a 3yr performance tuning engagement where I optimized queries, eliminated bottlenecks & gave the client a faster, more efficient SQL Server. Now I’ve got availability for a new project! If slow queries, CPU spikes, or performance mysteries are holding you back, let’s talk DM me

Here's a new blog post on automating multi-array snapshots, the fourth in my SQL Server 2022 T-SQL Snapshot Backup series. I share a script that creates an application-consistent snapshot across two FlashArrays and restores it in milliseconds. www.nocentino.com/posts/2025-0...

Just finished recording my next Kubernetes course for Pluralsight! Stay tuned—Keep an eye out for the release! #Kubernetes #Pluralsight

Looking for something to do this raining Saturday morning? How about submit a session to Data Ceili? Running at the fantastic Trinity College in Dublin on the 13th of June...fancy Ireland in the summer? sessionize.com/data-ceili-2...

Data Céilí 2025: Call for Speakers

Data Céilí 2025 is a free, in-person event focusing on the MS Data Platform taking place in Dublin, Ireland.Pre-cons taking place on the 12th of June ...

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The call for speakers for the next New Stars of Data closes in 3 days You (or someone you know) could be a New Star. Dare to be different! 🤘🏻 sessionize.com/new-stars-of...

New Stars of Data #9: Call for Speakers

New Stars of Data is the event for new speakers in the Microsoft Data Platform space.This online event is the perfect start for people who have not sp...

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The CfP for Data Ceili 2025 is now open! Running on the 12-13th of June 2025 at the amazing Trinity College Dublin! sessionize.com/data-ceili-2...

ICYMI: My SQL 2025 Column redmondmag.com/Articles/202... and my SQL database on Fabric column. redmondmag.com/Articles/202...

SQL Server 2025 Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024 -- Redmondmag.com

Expect the next generation of Microsoft's database platform to show up in preview sometime next year.

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