Matt Gordon

Today is the last day to submit a talk to #RetroData!

We've had a fantastic 160 submissions to date and it really has captured the imagination with some really great ideas put forward. We wanted practical talks that help attendees today and that's definitely what we have got.

The “manage connections” screen is pretty light on the management opportunities, I’d say 🙂

I was just discussing this with a customer yesterday…their reaction basically matches your GIF. 🤦‍♂️

I think I bought a stick of gum with mine. Don’t spend it all in one place! 😉

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It’s probably really difficult to get them to come out of their shell.

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I'm excited to present "The DBA’s Survival Guide: 360° SQL Server Backup and Restore" at the DBA Fundamentals Group!

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM EDT
🌐 Location: Online

🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dba-fundamen...

#SQLServer #DBA #DataRecovery #SQLBackup

EdmData Meetup – Edmonton Microsoft Data Professionals User Group 2025: Call for Speakers The Edmonton Microsoft Data Professionals User Group is a not-for-profit association that organizes events to promote knowledge sharing, to exchange i...

#AzureDataCommunity Interested in presenting to my group, Edmonton Microsoft data Professionals then fill this in sessionize.com/edmdata-2025/ for Mondays at Noon Mountain Time starting in September

That explains a lot of things…

Congrats!

Trying to decide if the non-factory wheels or the non-factory color bothers me more. Leaning towards wheels at this point.

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Why not automate your refresh-related pain away by following the example of legendary technologist Homer Simpson? 😀

I’m not a fan of street courses, but the visuals on this one are cool. The racing is not my favorite, but it’s cool to see people digging it.

I worked in to design a system for online delivery of WIC benefits - AMA. We tried to reduce the stigma but there were/are some silly regulations around it.

I have a friend who is very good with T-SQL Optimization and Database development who is looking for a remote role. DM me if you know of openings. Thanks!

Have a great day of teaching but save a little knowledge for the rest of us to share this week. 🙂

He is known to read contracts.

SQL Saturday Boston 2025 (#1119)

SQL Saturday Boston 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible event — but we’re not done yet! We still have sponsorship opportunities available.

sqlsaturday.com/2025-09-27-s...

📅 Event Date: September 27, 2025
📍 Location: SQL Saturday Boston 2025

Race car says 👋 on the way to the track this morning. It’s a great day to support our friend and #sqlfamily member Steve Hughes and #DataOnWheelsALS! Check out how you can help at web.alsa.org/goto/dataonw.... 👍 🏁

We're working hard at the moment to select the best sessions for #DataSaturday Holland, but some more SPONSORS would also be cool! Want to give us money, so you can get in touch with all our awesome attendees, and promote your business? There are some Arthouse packages left! Check datasaturday.nl

Want to speak at SQL Saturday Boston 2025?
🗣️ Share your expertise, grow your brand & give back!

Call for Speakers closes June 21st! Submit here: sessionize.com/sql-saturday...

Don't miss Brent Ozar Pre-Con 9/26 - www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturd...

I’d actually vote “Flight”. I don’t care if I’m the only one. 🙂

You've procrastinated long enough - today to the last day to submit for the #DATAWIT keynote luncheon at #PASSDataSummit in Seattle this November.
Get more details and the link to submit here: data-platform-wit.sh...