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SQL Server 2025
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Azure SQL Managed Instance
Performance Tuning
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Database Scalability
Storage Performance
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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

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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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Guy Glancer
Host focused on SQL Server topics, often co-hosts discussions and brings pragmatic, experience-based insights.
Eitan Blumen
Co-host with deep involvement in SQL Server discussions, performance tuning, and tooling insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! đź§ 

    This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Guy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States5 years ago
  • Love Love Love!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olenimi
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    An excellent technical podcast for IT/Dev folks in/around SQL Server. Keep up the awesome work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate_the_DBA
    United States10 years ago
  • Best SQL podcast ever!

    Love these!

    Learnt so much.

    It was from these that my knowledge of SQL really developed.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jo_Shap
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • Love the Show & Keep up the Great Work!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    walteryu
    United States11 years ago

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Audience finds the content technically deep but accessible.
Consistently focused on SQL Server, with healthy cloud and integration context.
Strong on real-world troubleshooting and tooling discussions.
Great for DBAs seeking performance and upgrade insights.
Expert hosts deliver practical, battle-tested SQL Server guidance.

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Episode 188 - Virtualization pitfalls and best practices with SQL Server
Q: What was the turning point in diagnosing the CPU issue on the SQL Server VM?
Shutting down one service at a time to isolate the culprit, which led to an initial dramatic improvement, then verifying by reintroducing components to see which caused the CPU spike again.
Episode 179 - SQL Server 2025 RC0 announced and weird latch timeouts
Q: How can a customer set up log shipping with only an MDF and LDF file?
Theoretically, it might be possible by attaching the database, performing a tail log backup, and trying to apply the logs, but it's not a straightforward process due to potential changes in log sequence numbers.
Episode 169 - Resumable Incremental Database Integrity Checks
Q: What is the difference between a physical only check and a full check?
A physical only check runs checksums page by page, while a full check includes both physical and logical validations.
Episode 169 - Resumable Incremental Database Integrity Checks
Q: What are the risks of not running integrity checks on my database?
There could be undetected corruption in your data, which could lead to data loss if backups are not available.

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What is SQL Server Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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