Now to unwind at yard house after @passdatasummit.bsky.social

Finally, if you want to learn *everything* about SQL Server 2025, I highly recommend Bob Ward's new book. Especially around Availability Groups in SQL Server 2025, there is no more detail available anywhere. www.amazon.com/SQL-Server-2...

Also, I did a video on Sunday with @sqlrus.bsky.social and @sqlespresso.bsky.social of DCAC on our thoughts on SQL Server 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Gd...

Scooby Dooing Episode 10: The Case of the Copy-and-Paste Consultant

The countdown has begun! I'm looking forward to speaking again at the PASS Data Community Summit. Always one of my favorite conferences. Join me there Nov 17-21st. #sqlserver #performancetuning #azure #passdatasummit

Sometimes a SCAN is the smarter move! Just because you can SEEK doesn’t mean you should. That tiny 2,000-row table doesn’t need 3 indexes—trust the plan, not the myth.

Scooby Dooing Episode 9: The Case of the Artificially Intelligent Villain Welcome back, my fellow sleuths, to my mystery-inspired blog series! I’m having a ton of fun writing these, and I hope you’re enjoying the ride through SQL Server’s haunted hallways as much as I am. For this one, the “ghost”…

WE NEED SPEAKERS!!! (but, not those speakers) The Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach) SQL Server User Group is looking for 2026 Speakers on data related topics. We meet the 3rd Wed of each month in person. Let me know if you are interested. #sqlfamily #mvpbuzz #azure

REMINDER

The Case for Scooby-Dooing: Solving SQL Server Mysteries Like a Pro– Scooby Dooing Episode 8- Performance tuning isn’t about luck—it’s about following the breadcrumbs SQL Server leaves behind. The trick is knowing where to look and how to read the clues. I even built a table of clues + Scooby…

The Case for Scooby-Dooing: Solving SQL Server Mysteries Like a Pro– Scooby Dooing Episode 8- Performance tuning isn’t about luck—it’s about following the breadcrumbs SQL Server leaves behind. The trick is knowing where to look and how to read the clues. I even built a table of clues + Scooby…

🎧 MUSIC TO MY EARS 🎧 👏 Joe gets it. 🛑 NOLOCK abuse needs to go. ✅ In a world full of RCSI—be like Joe. 💬 Let’s build code we’re proud of (and that doesn’t read dirty data). #SQLServer #NOLOCK #RCSI #DataIntegrity #DevLife #SQLHumor #developers #mvpbuzz

The Gang vs. Jason: Unmasking JSON’s Secrets in SQL Server 2025- Scooby Dooing Episode 7-In #SQLServer2025, the gang finally unmasks Jason (JSON)! #DBA #PerformanceTuning #sqlblog #DataCommunity #sqlfamily #azure

The Mystery of the Locked-Up Database -Scooby Dooing Episode 6- In #SQLServer2025, optimized locking unmasked old villains: Less blocking Lower memory bloat Fewer lock escalations Enable ADR + RCSI, follow the TID footprints, and trace new wait types like LCK_M_S_XACT_READ. #DBA #PerformanceTuning…

And day after posting of course RC01 is announced :)

SQL Server 2025 has dropped its first Release Candidate… and the new performance features are no ghost story. This release isn’t just about AI—it’s packed with real improvements for DBAs and developers. In my latest blog, I put on my Scooby-Doo hat and follow the clues through execution plans and…

SQL Server 2025 has dropped its first Release Candidate… and the new performance features are no ghost story. This release isn’t just about AI—it’s packed with real improvements for DBAs and developers. In my latest blog, I put on my Scooby-Doo hat and follow the clues through execution plans and…

Join me on Nov 17th at PASS Data Community Summit for a full-day pre-con session focusing on Solving Real-World SQL Server Performance Problems. Register: passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/1568 If the idea of performance tuning has ever seemed daunting, this pre-con is designed just for you.

Solving SQL Server Mysteries with a Whole Gang of Sleuths -Scooby Dooing Episode 4 -Scooby and Shaggy might trip over a clue while chasing down a snack, but it always took the entire Mystery Inc. crew to actually solve the case. #sqlserver #sqlblog #sqlfamily #azure #aws #rds

In my latest blog, I unmask this sneaky villain Scooby-Doo style, Episode 3 showing how forgotten compat modes can leave you chasing shadows, why it matters for performance, and how to solve the mystery before it haunts you. wp.me/p70D4E-Hq

Long Overdue, But Worth the Chase -The community has been barking for this one (pun absolutely intended) for years, and Microsoft finally came through. SQL Server 2025 Finally Brings Us a Free Standard Developer Edition - Scooby Dooing Episode 2 #sqlserver #sql2025 #sqlfamily wp.me/p70D4E-Hk

Join me for a full-day Pre-Con at the PASS Data Community Summit, where I'll walk you through real-world performance challenges and solutions. Gain insights on optimizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS/EC2 for enhanced efficiency and costs. Register passdatacommunitysummit.com

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of Cloud Costs (Let’s have some fun!) Every extra read, bloated query, or oversized tier eats into budget faster than Scooby Snacks at midnight. That’s why I put together a fun Scooby-Doo–themed blog series on how performance tuning ties directly to cost. wp.me/p70D4E-Hb

Finally a new blog, its been awhile i know: Why DBAs Still Need to Know the Foundations of SQL Server wp.me/p70D4E-H6

please help spread the word for SQL Saturday Houston. sqlsaturday.com/2025-11-08-s...

Fascism in real time.. @meidastouch.com

Join me for a full-day Pre-Con at the PASS Data Community Summit, where I'll walk you through real-world performance challenges and solutions. Gain insights on optimizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS/EC2 for enhanced efficiency and costs. Register passdatacommunitysummit.com

Trump’s DOJ forced UVA President Jim Ryan to resign. Wesleyan President Michael Roth calls it what it is: an assault on academic freedom and a warning sign of tyranny. A must-read for anyone who cares about democracy:

Thrilled to have @mmarie.bsky.social joining us this wk for the Hampton Roads User Group! She is a powerhouse in Power BI, Fabric, data modeling, dwh,analytics and data flow."Populate Your DW with a Metadata-Driven, Pattern-Based Approach" Register here and join us! 👉www.meetup.com/hampton-road...

Woo Hoo - a first for both @tracisewell.com and I. We will both be presenting in person at a user group in the USA in July 💖😍💖 If you are in/near/or able to get to Virginia Beach, VA on Wed 16th July we would be honoured if you could join us www.meetup.com/hampton-road...

With the announcement of SQL Server 2025, it's a great time to start thinking about upping your skill set. I’m excited to be delivering a full-day Performance Tuning Pre-Con this Nov.with real-world tips, tools, and techniques (on-prem or in Azure) Register Today: passdatacommunitysummit.com

In case anyone was wondering, we are here:

Join the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group this Wednesday... and Learn all about Fabric www.meetup.com/hampton-road...

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

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

NEW BLOG: Eliminating Unnecessary DELETE Operations SQL Server performance issues often stem from easy fix bottle necks that can be fixed with the right tuning strategies. This short blog will focus on the DELETE statement. wp.me/p70D4E-GU #sqlserver #sqlfamily #azure #performancetuning

In the year of 2025 why the fuck am I still seeing NO LOCK everywhere in your TSQL code people?? GRRR

I am Somebody !

Please someone just stop him from talking... this is pissing me off and literally making me feel sick.

🧰 Hey SQL Server Management Studio fans, we'd like to announce the release of SSMS 21 Preview 3! Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Wow, that was an absolute blast! Huge thanks to Ginger for pulling me into the Fabric world as we dove into Performance Tuning SQL Database in Fabric. If you missed the session, no worries—it’s now available on demand! 🎉

Join Me, along with Ginger Grant for FREE Microsoft learning opportunity - last session in the series Thursday on #SQLDatabase #MicrosoftFabric performance. @dcac.com Option 1: lnkd.in/gPyxy5wY Option 2: lnkd.in/gztxXTY8

Windows updates first thing Monday morning… not my smartest decision… but gives me more time for another cappuccino ☕️ so there’s that.

Why IT #Disaster #Recovery Plans are Critical https://buff.ly/3Tva1aP Employees need resources in place for business #continuity. via @inc.com and @mrdenny.com#Disaster#Recovery#continuity #DR #BC #BCDR

Love this time of year!! Coffee in hand, kids laughs and holiday decorations … my happy place.

Surprise! 😂

Reminder... AI is not a subject matter expert (SME). Things like OpenAI, Chatgpt, Co-Pilots are a reference, a tool, a summary agent and a guide... understanding the subject matter and how it works is still VERY ESSENTIAL. #SQLServer #Databases #AI

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨: Fun fact—glasses work WAY better when they're on your eyes, not moonlighting as a headband. 👓 (You're welcome)

Once you realize that Trump isn’t nominating cabinet members to RUN agencies but DESTROY them, it makes more sense.

Join the @HamptonRoadSSUG this week for our last meeting of the year James Phillips from Microsoft will be joining us this Wednesday 6-8 at ECPI www.meetup.com/hampton-road...