
SQL Server Radio is a Podcast for SQL Server DBAs, database developers, architects, system administrators, and anyone else who is interested in the Microsoft SQL Server platform and the Microsoft data platform in general. As the data world changes, we also occasionally talk about other platforms and services like Azure and Amazon cloud services, Elastic Search, Hadoop, MongoDB, Machine Learning, a... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 184 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsTech News | |||

This episode is dedicated to a dear friend of the SQL Server community - Hugo Kornelis.
Hugo, this one is for you ❤️
Relevant links:
• Game over - SQLServerFast.com
• Meet Hugo Kornelis, Execution Plan Expert. - Brent Ozar Unlimited®
Guy and Eitan are spiritually obligated to talk about Microsoft's announcements made at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026 that took place on September.
UGH... FINE!
Relevant links:
• What's new across Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026 - Azur... more
Guy and Eitan discuss an interesting case study where crazy high CPU was detected after an upgrade to SQL Server 2025.
Relevant links:
• SQL 2025 showing crazy-high CPU | LobsterPot Solutions
• Enable Automatic Tuning - Azure SQL Database & A... more
Guy and Eitan discuss news regarding SQL Server 2025, specifically that it's now publicly available on Amazon RDS, but also that Web Edition is now gone.
Also, Guy shares an interesting use case with troubleshooting disk IO latency issues.
And fi... more
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This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Guy
Just started listening to this podcast. It’s a breath of fresh air listening to y’all. A great plus are the jokes y’all make lool. Keep it up!! Thank you!
An excellent technical podcast for IT/Dev folks in/around SQL Server. Keep up the awesome work guys!
Love these!
Learnt so much.
It was from these that my knowledge of SQL really developed.
Thank you!
Been following the show for a while and love it! Thanks for all the pointers from a professional perspective - please see up the good work and your efforts are much appreciated!
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This show centers on SQL Server theory and hands-on practice for DBAs, developers, and IT pros. Episodes frequently cover performance tuning, deployment decisions, licensing quirks, virtualization, cloud integrations (Azure and AWS RDS), and practical troubleshooting. Listeners get real-world stories about upgrades, tooling evolution, and interoperability with PostgreSQL and other data platforms, along with debates on feature changes and the trade-offs of moving between cloud and on-prem environments. A notable strength is the consistently practical, no-fluff approach—hosts share concrete experiences, lessons learned, and how to navigate complex scenarios in production environments. The format tends toward conversational, experience-driven ... more
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