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For the details and to register: https://sqlsaturday.com/boston

We’re excited to invite you to SQL Saturday Boston 2025 - a free, full-day event dedicated to data professionals, developers, DBAs, and anyone passionate about the Microsoft Data Platform. Event Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Location: Microsoft Technology Center, 5 Wayside Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 Pre-Con with Brent Ozar – Friday, September 26! Faster, Cheaper Cloud Databases Register now for the FREE SQL Saturday Boston event and/or Brent Ozar’s precon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturday-boston-2025-tickets-1331064302159

Expect a day packed with:

• Deep-dive sessions on SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, and more
• Hands-on learning from industry experts
• Networking with peers, speakers, and recruiters
• Giveaways, lunch, and a whole lot of community fun!

Don’t miss your chance to learn, share, and grow with one of the best data communities around. Bring a friend, tell your team, and come make SQL Saturday Boston unforgettable!

Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturday-boston-2025-tickets-1331064302159

Full-Day Workshop by Brent Ozar

Faster, Cheaper Cloud Databases

You're managing databases that live in AWS, Azure, and Google, and you're getting a lot of questions about slow performance and crazy costs. Your users want everything faster and cheaper, and you're not finding good answers.

Join me, Brent Ozar, for a day of real-time demos, honest war stories, and practical fixes. I'll tackle an Azure SQL DB Managed Instance in the morning, and then an Amazon RDS SQL Server in the afternoon. I'll show how I use the First Responder Kit to assess the bottleneck, mitigate as much as I can with index and query tuning, and then write up a business case for management for better future budgeting.

Throughout the day, I'll include real-life stories from my cloud clients, with names changed to protect the innocent. I'll explain what worked, what didn't, and what went up in expensive flames.

You'll learn:

* How Brent uses the First Responder Kit to assess a cloud SQL Server's wait types * Why each cloud vendor's VM quirks make performance tuning tricky, and how to adapt * How to fix blocking, logging, and CPU issues when the hardware isn't yours * How to write a persuasive performance report for management to fairly lay out where the problem is, and what steps to take next

By the end of the day, you'll be armed with real-world techniques for keeping your cloud databases faster, cheaper, and more future-proof.

Are you ready to elevate your SQL Server DBA skills from junior to expert?

Join us for an in-depth session where we explore the must-know free tools, communities, websites, and resources every SQL Server DBA should be familiar with. This session will cover:

• Essential Free Tools: Discover the top free tools that can enhance your productivity and efficiency, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio, dbatools, and more.
• Communities and Forums: Learn about the best online communities and websites where you can connect with other DBAs, share knowledge, and get support. We’ll highlight platforms like SQLServerCentral, Stack Overflow, the SQL Server subreddit, and more.
• Educational Websites and Blogs: Stay updated with the latest trends, tips, and best practices by following key websites and blogs such as SQLSkills, Brent Ozar Unlimited, Microsoft Learn, and various podcasts.
• Additional Resources: Explore other valuable resources, including webinars, github repositories, podcasts, and YouTube channels that can help you stay ahead in your DBA career.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a comprehensive toolkit that will empower you to tackle any SQL Server challenge with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, this session is designed to provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to succeed and stand out.

REGISTER at https://sqlsaturday.com/2023-10-14-sqlsaturday1046/

SQL Saturday is a one-day IN-PERSON free training event for people that work with the Microsoft Data Platform

This is a free event for the tech community organized by SQLSatuday and New England SQL Server User Group (NESQL) We encourage you to register early. If your plans change please cancel your registration so that others can attend.

Friday, October 13th, 2023. Full-Day Pre-Con: Brent Ozar: Mastering Query Tuning Register at https://training.brentozar.com/p/mastering-query-tuning-live

Saturday, October 14th, 2023. The schedule is published: https://sqlsaturday.com/2023-10-14-sqlsaturday1046/ 8:00 AM: Check-in is open. Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastry while you visit with our great sponsors and socialize with your peers. 8:45 AM: Event starts. Coffee and pastry are provided 12:10 PM: Lunch break. Lunch and the afternoon snack are provided 1:30 PM: Sessions resume. 5:00 PM: End of Day Gathering & Raffles Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturday-boston-2023-tickets-515858234867

REGISTER AT https://training.brentozar.com/p/mastering-query-tuning-live

All-day in-person SQL Saturday Boston pre-con by Brent Ozar.

Mastering Query Tuning - Live! When indexes alone aren't enough, and every second counts.

DataSaturday Oslo is coming back on September 2nd! And with the free main event we also offer full day classes on select topics at a very low price! Here is Brent Ozar's Mastering Query Tuning class:

You need to speed up an existing app, and you’re allowed to change both queries & indexes, but you can’t throw hardware at it. Let’s tackle it together in a fast-paced 1-day version of my full 3-day class, and because we can’t cover everything, attendees get a year’s access to the full 3-day recorded class too.

Please note that this is a paid course and you must register on Brent Ozar's portal to be able to attend. Register for pre-con here!