Reposted by Matt GordonRie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Workshop CFC for FabCon ATL closes tomorrow! 021
Reposted by Matt GordonRob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 21/09/2026"Everyone here already knows each other." They do. They also all stood next to the coffee on their own once, me included. Leslie Welch and I take the first-timers hour on Tues 29th, 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage. #FabConEurope26espc.techFabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI ConferenceFabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities. 022
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Woke up feeling frustrated and depressed? Try frying some bacon. It won’t fix your frustration or depression, but at least you’ll have some bacon. Follow me for more mental health tips! 2110
Reposted by Matt GordonAndrew Pruski 🏴 🇮🇪 @dbafromthecold.com · 19/08/2026Woo! @eightkb.online is tomorrow! Five amazing in-depth mind-melting sessions from expert speakers...Registration is still open and as always, completely free. Come join us tomorrow @ 13:00 UTC eightkb.online 084
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Went to Spain with some friends for some R&R and the eclipse and my friend Andy got this amazing picture from our spot in Alcossebre 🇪🇸. Enjoy our view of the eclipse. 2180
Reposted by Matt GordonAllan Hirt @sqlha.com · 31/07/2026My new album, Not Live at Budokan Volume I, is out today and ready for you to stream or purchase. linktr.ee/allanhirtjazz 043
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Two awesome people, one great city, and one amazing day of learning. Don’t miss out! 000
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Me when I remember to pause my Fabric demo capacity after my session…static.klipy.comAndrew: I'm Very, Very Proud Of MyselfALT: Andrew: I'm Very, Very Proud Of Myself 052
Reposted by Matt GordonJemma @jemmahunter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I'm doing some research into AI and the impact it has on the environment for a talk I'm giving in September. Does anyone here have any knowledge or opinions on this topic they'd be happy to share with me? Is this a topic being talked about at all in the #datacommunity? #ai #sustainableai 425
Reposted by Matt GordonBoston Data and AI Saturday @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Seats are filling up for Boston Data and AI Saturday! Whether you’re joining us for the pre-conference deep dive on Oct 2nd or the main event on Oct 3rd, this will help you level up your skills in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AI, and beyond. Register dayofdata.org/2026-10-03-d... #SQLSatBostondayofdata.orgBoston Data and AI Saturday 2026 (#1150) 042
Reposted by Matt GordonEightKB @eightkb.online · 11/06/2026EightKB is back in summer 2026! On August 20th, at 13:00 UTC, we have five incredible speakers delivering deep dive sessions. From accelerated database recovery to vector compression, EightKB is back to deliver mind-melting content...for absolutely free! Click here for details... eightkb.onlineeightkb.onlineEIGHTKB - The SQL Server Internals ConferenceA virtual MS Data Platform conference focusing on SQL Server internals. 055
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026This is always a good one - add to your list if you’ve never been. 010
Reposted by Matt GordonJoey D'Antoni @joeydantoni.com · 27/05/2026If you're in NYC week Thursday join us at the Fabric UG, where I'll be talking about "The Well-Architected Framework for Fabric" If you want to attend, I need you to register with TWO STEPS! Step 1 -RSVP: lnkd.in/gfyw_Kri Step 2 - Building Access: lnkd.in/gbqaBtrq 011
Reposted by Matt GordonBoston Data and AI Saturday @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 26/05/20265 days left to submit your talk for Boston Data & AI Saturday 2026. Window closes May 31st. Free event, October 3rd, Burlington MA. 👉 sessionize.com/sql-saturday... #SQLSaturday #DataCommunity #AI #MicrosoftFabriclnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 032
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I learned a new German phrase today at @datagrillen.com - enjoying my water “without tingle” as I prepare for two sessions later today. 030
Reposted by Matt GordonRob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 20/05/2026DataGrillen tomorrow 🙂 Huge shoutout to my mentee Irena Hartmann. Her first DataGrillen as a speaker: 'The Trouble With Governance of Azure Functions', Thu 11:15, Anzünder. Go and see her. Then find me so I can pretend I'm not crying with pride. #DataGrillen #MVPBuzzdatagrillen.comDataGrillen: Data, Bratwurst & BeerDataGrillen: Data, Bratwurst & Beer 052
Reposted by Matt GordonCall for Data Speakers @callfordataspeakers.com · 11/05/2026Call for speakers: Global Fabric Day 2026 - NYC Edition sessionize.com/global-fabric-day-20… 011
Reposted by Matt GordonPaul Popo Jr. @pmpjr.bsky.social · 01/05/2026I have created a new LinkedIn Newsletter to continue updating folks on the what is going on in the news of the month with Microsoft SQL. Dropping the link here for those who might be interested: www.linkedin.com/pulse/micros...linkedin.comMicrosoft SQL Newsletter - April 2026Editor's Note Hello everyone, and welcome to the inaugural edition of the Microsoft SQL Newsletter. You may recognize me from my work alongside Niko Carvalho Neugebauer on the Azure SQL Managed Instan... 073
Reposted by Matt GordonTales From The Field @talesfromthefield.bsky.social · 23/04/2026#MicrosoftFabric Data Agent Example Queries are the KEY to validating agent results. If you are using or looking at Data Agents lets take a look at this, together! Link: youtu.be/v0mD01QP5gY @sqlballs.com @joshluedeman.com @bradleyschacht.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.socialyoutu.beMicrosoft Fabric: How to use Data Agent Example QueriesYouTube video by Tales From The Field 065
Reposted by Matt GordonRob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 22/04/2026Three sleeps until I tell a room full of data professionals at #SQLBits why I'm sure Traci Sewell has a manual override switch labelled "IGNORE ROB." If you've ever shipped something clever that nobody asked for, this talk is for you. 📍 Room 2C · Friday · 12:20–13:10 Bring questions. Bring sympathy 021
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 16/04/2026@sqlworldwide.bsky.social and the organizing team do a great job with this event. Well worth your time as an attendee, a speaker, or a volunteer. 031
Reposted by Matt GordonGianluca Sartori @spaghettidba.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Hear, hear! WorkloadTools 1.7.3 is out! github.com/spaghettidba... Many fixes to replay codegithub.comRelease 1.7.3 · spaghettidba/WorkloadToolsFixed countless synchronization bugs Improved replay progress messages 044
Reposted by Matt GordonTaiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Talking SQL Server 2025 in person this Wednesday in Burlington, MA 🙌 ⏰ 36 hours left to RSVP — and yes, best pizza in town will be served 🍕 Come hang out if you're in the New England area! www.meetup.com/nesqlug/even... #SQLServer #DataPlatform #SQLServer2025meetup.comIN-PERSON: SQL Server 2025: The Future of Data Starts Here ~ Taiob Ali, Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupSQL Server 2025 isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a leap into the future. With powerful AI-ready capabilities and a suite of modern development tools, this release introduces inno 052
Reposted by Matt GordonJohn Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Been having a few chats about tech debt recently, everyone seems to have a different view so I have pulled this survey together. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/a7Bx2U4tXd It would be great to get your thoughts & feedback. My plan is to publish the response data under creative commons for everyone to use. 133
Reposted by Matt GordonCall for Data Speakers @callfordataspeakers.com · 18/03/2026Call for speakers: PASS Summit West: Seattle reg.passdatacommunitysummit.com/flo… 021
Reposted by Matt GordonCall for Data Speakers @callfordataspeakers.com · 18/03/2026Call for speakers: PASS Summit Europe: Frankfurt reg.passdatacommunitysummit.com/flo… 021
Reposted by Matt GordonCall for Data Speakers @callfordataspeakers.com · 18/03/2026Call for speakers: PASS Summit East: Chicago reg.passdatacommunitysummit.com/flo… 021
Reposted by Matt GordonRob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 18/03/2026Ready for #FabCon / #SQLCon ? Don't forget to drop by the community zone and connect share and learn with the Fabric and the SQL communities. I'll be there today so say hi if you see me. 031
Reposted by Matt GordonJoey D'Antoni @joeydantoni.com · 27/02/2026If you work with SQL Server and use Linux or a Mac and want access to those fancy query store reports, give my new VS Code extension a shot. It works with the existing SQL Server extension and I'd like some feedback. It's been good in testing so far. github.com/jdanton/quer...github.comGitHub - jdanton/query-store-reports: Visual Studio Code Extension for Query Store FunctionalityVisual Studio Code Extension for Query Store Functionality - jdanton/query-store-reports 267
Reposted by Matt GordonJoey D'Antoni @joeydantoni.com · 23/02/2026Lance Stoll even sucks in this demo I'm building for @sqlatspeed.bsky.social and I's precon at SQLCON! 031
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Me greeting 2026: 🙌 2026 greeting me:media.tenor.coma man in a green shirt is pushing a little girl on a swingALT: a man in a green shirt is pushing a little girl on a swing 010
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I have gotten so many questions from customers about this since #MicrosoffFabric made its way into the world…good info here! 042
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 03/02/2026This group is always wonderful to be with so I’d definitely encourage any new or experienced speakers to submit to this! 011
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 02/02/2026As of this morning, I am on the job market, #OpenToWork, or however that is designated here. 🙂 I’m immediately looking for a new position, and my DMs are open. Thanks network! 21025
Reposted by Matt Gordonway0utwest @way0utwest.bsky.social · 30/01/2026#sqlserver CU issues with DB Mail have been fixed:linkedin.comUPDATE: We now have new packages for SQL Server 2022 CU23 and SQL Server 2025 CU1 for this problem. https://lnkd.in/gKwd96xQ and https://lnkd.in/gY_dEExq have all the details. You can install these…...UPDATE: We now have new packages for SQL Server 2022 CU23 and SQL Server 2025 CU1 for this problem. https://lnkd.in/gKwd96xQ and https://lnkd.in/gY_dEExq have all the details. You can install these if you have already uninstalled or you can also install these onto the existing older SQL 2022 CU23 and SQL 2025 CU1 to update them. There is guidance in each article. 053
Reposted by Matt GordonRie Merritt @justrie.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Join us next Thursday, Feb 5th at 9am PT/12pm ET for our next installment in the SQL Community Engineering Connection Series. SSMS improvement - Copilot with Erin Stellato SQL in hybrid cloud environment - Azure Arc with Anitha Adusumilli Find YOUR group here www.meetup.com/pro/azuredat...meetup.comAzure Data Tech Groups | Meetup ProAzure Data Tech Groups is on Meetup Pro with more than 138401 members across 114 Meetups worldwide. Meetup Pro is the professional tool for organizing and communicating a network of users, partners, c... 052
Reposted by Matt GordonJemma @jemmahunter.bsky.social · 14/01/2026On-demand content for PASS Summit 2025 is now available to those who purchased it! We're sorry this took longer than originally planned. Also, videos from previous years are freely available to all: passdatacommunitysummit.com/video-librar...passdatacommunitysummit.comSessions Archive - PASS Data Community Summit 042
Reposted by Matt GordonDaniel Hutmacher @dhma.ch · 08/01/2026You have about one week left to submit your abstracts to @datasatsto.se. Beautiful early-summer Stockholm awaits! sessionize.com/data-saturda... 01110
Reposted by Matt GordonJohn Deardurff @sqlmct.bsky.social · 30/12/2025SQL Server 2025 introduces advancements in performance, security, and AI-ready capabilities. This guide walks you through the full installation process of #SQLServer2025 and #SSMS22 to create a practice environment to test the new features. sqlmct.com/create-a-sql...sqlmct.comCreate a SQL Server 2025 Practice EnvironmentSet up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features. 062
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 26/12/2025Hey @nyspurs.bsky.social - I’ll be in the city from Lexington, KY Spurs on Sunday for Palace. What time will doors open at Flannery’s? 000
Reposted by Matt GordonDaniel Hutmacher @dhma.ch · 24/12/2025All I want for Christmas is your session abstracts for @datasatsto.se I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying. 🎄sessionize.comData Saturday Stockholm 2026: Call for SpeakersData Saturday Stockholm is a free, community-led one-day conference on the Microsoft Data Platform. We'll bring local and international speakers to a ... 174
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Lots of folks walking into an airing of grievances this holiday season…happy Festivus to those celebrating (intentionally or not)! 060
Matt Gordon @sqlatspeed.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Current status…media.tenor.coma man wearing a chicago bears jersey and a hat is sitting at a table in a bar .ALT: a man wearing a chicago bears jersey and a hat is sitting at a table in a bar . 010
Reposted by Matt GordonGianluca Sartori @spaghettidba.bsky.social · 19/12/2025XeSmartTarget 2.0.6 is out! Now supports Azure AD Authentication. Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlservergithub.comRelease Release 2.0.6.0 · spaghettidba/XESmartTargetSupports Azure AD for authentication. Simply specify "Authentication" in the json file. Allowed values are from Microsoft.Data.SqlAuthenticationMethod 053
Reposted by Matt GordonBradley Ball @sqlballs.com · 11/12/2025If you are wondering, what is Fabric IQ, why should we use it, how do we use it, and what can it do? Then this is for you! I applied my knowledge of agents to understand actions we could take, Chris added insight on ontologies & how they benefit us, Mark & Dan followed up with great questions. 142
Reposted by Matt GordonErin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Wednesday Wisdom: You can bring your own model (BYOM) to GitHub Copilot in SSMS with your personal subscription. Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday! techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...techcommunity.microsoft.comSSMS 22.1 ReleaseSSMS 22.1 is now available and includes improvements and updates for GitHub Copilot in SSMS, and a set of fixes for SSMS. 0136
Reposted by Matt GordonJohan Ludvig Brattås @sqlclause.no · 08/12/20256 days left to submit for Call for Speakers for Power BI Deep DIve! CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET #powerbi #analytics sessionize.com/power-bi-dee...sessionize.comPower BI Deep Dive: Call for SpeakersPower BI Deep Dive - the event formerly known as Power BI Cruise - is coming back in 2026! We will sail from Copenhagen on 9. June to Oslo - spend som... 021
Reposted by Matt GordonDeborah Melkin @dgmelkin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there! #datawit #passdatasummit 032