Identifies five common causes for sudden SQL Server slowdowns and explains how to diagnose them effectively.
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Brent Ozar answers top-voted SQL Server DBA questions in a video Q&A session, covering storage, tools, careers, and AI.
March 2026 update for SQL Server First Responder Kit adds AI-powered index advice and automated code review fixes.
PasteThePlan.com now offers free AI-powered SQL query optimization advice using ChatGPT 5.3 to analyze execution plans.
Announcing a beginner-friendly webinar series on SQL Server indexing concepts, starting with clustered indexes.
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A Q&A video covering SQL Server topics like stats maintenance, XE, certifications, upgrades, and database management.
A guide on using Claude Code AI tool to automate SQL Server and Azure SQL DB tasks, including code changes and Github integration.
Explains why logical reads are not repeatable when using columnstore indexes in SQL Server, challenging a common tuning assumption.
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SQL Server expert Brent Ozar answers community questions on database administration, tuning, and AI tools in a video from a cruise ship.
A 20-year Mac user shares insights on switching from Windows, managing SQL Server, and using jump boxes for IT work.
Updated SQL Server diagnostic queries for March 2026, including versions for various SQL Server editions and Azure SQL.
Guide on connecting Microsoft SQL Server to Dremio Cloud for federated analytics, avoiding ETL and reducing license costs.
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Brent Ozar answers top-voted SQL Server questions from the community in a video Q&A session recorded in the Bahamas.
Updates to the SQL Server First Responder Kit and Consultant Toolkit, including new AI-powered query tuning and long-term performance tracking features.
Explores advanced mapping techniques in EF Core 10, focusing on JSON column support and modern entity-value type relationships.
SQL Server 2025 CU1 allows creating/restoring databases in contained availability groups, but with notable limitations and a specific required process.
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A video Q&A session on database administration topics, recorded during a music festival cruise, answering SQL Server and DBA questions.
A blog post urging SQL Server DBAs to upgrade SSMS, highlighting new features like improved code completion and easier installation.
Author's session on SQL Server Contained Availability Groups selected for SQLBits 2026 conference, covering best practices and gotchas.
Updated SQL Server diagnostic queries for February 2026, with fixes and improvements for various SQL Server and Azure versions.
