All the mistakes you might make with SQL Server—and how to avoid them! 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them prepares you for the pitfalls database professionals often encounter—from administration to development, availability, and security. You'll learn to sidestep common errors that slow down your T-SQL code and ensure your SQL Server is installed and configured to handle anything your organization throws at it. Inside 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them you'll learn to avoid: Development errors when writing T-SQL Installation and administration mistakes Optimization missteps Common pitfalls relating to high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) Security oversights that can endanger your data 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them doesn't focus on the "happy path"—instead, it covers all the errors and problems you might face as a SQL Server developer or administrator. Each chapter is filled with real-world issues drawn from author Peter A. Carter’s two-decade-long career in SQL Server. Peter's seasoned advice helps dispel myths, debunk misconceptions, and set you on the right road. About the Technology Perfecting a SQL Server system can be a complex balancing act. Why is T-SQL running so slowly? Are the right data available? Are we protected against data theft? What about that new server instance I need to administer? Even the most skilled SQL Server experts make mistakes that cost time and performance. This book can help you get it right the first time. About the Book 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them focuses exclusively on the errors that you might—and probably will—make as a SQL Server admin or developer. Real-world examples, code samples, and helpful diagrams make it easy to understand each issue and its solution. You’ll learn how to write performant code, design efficient database schemas, implement error handling, work with complex data types, and much more, all in a friendly, common-sense problem/solution format. What's Inside T-SQL development Installation, administration, and optimization High availability and security About the Reader Readers need to understand basic SQL Server concepts and SQL queries. Perfect for junior database admins, full-stack developers, and “accidental” DBAs. About the Author Peter A. Carter is a SQL Server expert with experience developing, administering, and architecting data-tier applications and SQL Server platforms. Quotes A masterful job! Covers the nuances of SQL Server that a new admin, or even an experienced one, needs to understand. - Allen White, SQL Server MVP 2007-2022 Quick, actionable advice that greatly improved my SQL Server skills. - Ruben Vandeginste, PeopleWare A practical path through pitfalls in administration and development with specific solutions, examples, and code snippets. - Josephine Bush, sqlkitty.com Worth reading for the testing and debugging section alone! - Mike McQuillan, McQTech Ltd.

Do you need to automate your cloud infrastructure or want to know how? Terraform lets you create, update, and destroy cloud resources in a repeatable, predictable way, making infrastructure management easier. Organizations can reduce costs and increase productivity with Terraform.

In this presentation, you'll learn how to create an Azure SQL database with Terraform. This includes setting up the server and adding firewall rules. Additionally, you'll learn how to set up alerts and auditing so you're monitoring your database resources and changes.

The presentation will end with a demo of Terraform creating an Azure SQL database. With Terraform, you'll be able to scale and automate Azure SQL databases in no time.

Josephine Bush is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. She has over 10 years of experience as a Database Administrator. Her experience is extensive and broad-based, including in financial, business, and energy data sectors using SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL along with Azure and AWS. She is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Data Management and Analytics. She holds a BS in Information Technology, an MBA in IT Management, and an MS in Data Analytics. She presents at SQL conferences and user groups around the world. She is the leader of the Boulder SQL user group. She is the author of Learn SQL Database Programming and Practical Database Auditing. She blogs on sqlkitty.com and you can reach her on Twitter @hellosqlkitty.

Presentation Title: Migrate SQL Server to Azure MI Without Getting a Migraine - Josephine Bush Description: Are you mandated to migrate to Azure or perhaps excited to get there yourself? This session will help you get from SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance without getting a migraine.

Many companies are migrating their existing infrastructure including database servers into the cloud because it offers a lot of flexibility and scalability. One of the trickiest parts of using the cloud can be migrating existing databases.

You will learn how to analyze your SQL Server for compatibility with Azure SQL MI, how to create a managed instance, and how to create and complete an online migration. No migraine is required to have a smooth migration!

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Learn SQL Database Programming is your comprehensive guide to mastering SQL and its applications in database management. With step-by-step instructions, you'll gain confidence in querying and manipulating data, covering both fundamental and advanced SQL techniques. By working through this book, you'll acquire in-demand skills for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data effectively. What this Book will help me do Install and configure MySQL tools to create and manage databases efficiently. Utilize SQL commands to query and retrieve data from simple or complex datasets. Manipulate data securely using commands like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. Master advanced SQL techniques including joins, subqueries, and flow controls. Apply best practices in SQL queries to design databases with optimal performance. Author(s) Josephine Bush is an experienced database developer and technical educator with a strong background in SQL programming. She has years of practical experience working with relational databases, and her teaching is grounded in real-world applications. She excels at explaining complex concepts clearly and emphasizing hands-on learning. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business analysts, aspiring SQL developers, database administrators, and students entering the field of SQL programming. It caters to beginners with no prior SQL experience, providing a structured and practical approach to learning. If you're eager to organize data or administer databases effectively, this book is for you.