Matt Gordon
@sqlatspeed.bsky.social
Data & AI architect by trade, racing driver by hobby. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Opinions mine. Audere est Facere. (He/him)
I have gotten so many questions from customers about this since #MicrosoffFabric made its way into the world…good info here!
If you are using #MicrosoftFabric you need to understand how Reserved Instances / Reserved Capacities work! So let's cover a real-world scenario together.
Link: youtu.be/fTV35baZFAQ
@joshluedeman.com @sqlballs.com @bradleyschacht.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social
Link: youtu.be/fTV35baZFAQ
@joshluedeman.com @sqlballs.com @bradleyschacht.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social
Microsoft Fabric: Save Money with Reserved Instances
YouTube video by Tales From The Field
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February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I have gotten so many questions from customers about this since #MicrosoffFabric made its way into the world…good info here!
This group is always wonderful to be with so I’d definitely encourage any new or experienced speakers to submit to this!
Call for speakers: Ohio North Data Training User Group 2026
https://sessionize.com/ohio-north-data-training-user-group-2026?utm_source=callfordataspeakers&utm_campaign=bluesky
https://sessionize.com/ohio-north-data-training-user-group-2026?utm_source=callfordataspeakers&utm_campaign=bluesky
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
This group is always wonderful to be with so I’d definitely encourage any new or experienced speakers to submit to this!
As 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!
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 PM
As 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!
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#sqlserver CU issues with DB Mail have been fixed:
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…...
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.
www.linkedin.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM
#sqlserver CU issues with DB Mail have been fixed:
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Join 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...
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...
Azure Data Tech Groups | Meetup Pro
Azure 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...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Join 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...
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...
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On-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...
Sessions Archive - PASS Data Community Summit
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January 14, 2026 at 12:33 PM
On-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...
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You have about one week left to submit your abstracts to @datasatsto.se. Beautiful early-summer Stockholm awaits!
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
You have about one week left to submit your abstracts to @datasatsto.se. Beautiful early-summer Stockholm awaits!
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
sessionize.com/data-saturda...
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SQL 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.com/create-a-sql...
Create a SQL Server 2025 Practice Environment
Set up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features.
sqlmct.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
SQL 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.com/create-a-sql...
Hey @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?
December 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hey @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?
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All 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.
🎄
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
Data Saturday Stockholm 2026: Call for Speakers
Data Saturday Stockholm is a free, community-led one-day conference on the Microsoft Data Platform. We'll bring local and international speakers to a ...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
All 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.
🎄
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
Lots of folks walking into an airing of grievances this holiday season…happy Festivus to those celebrating (intentionally or not)!
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Lots of folks walking into an airing of grievances this holiday season…happy Festivus to those celebrating (intentionally or not)!
Current status…
a 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 .
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December 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Current status…
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XeSmartTarget 2.0.6 is out! Now supports Azure AD Authentication.
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Release Release 2.0.6.0 · spaghettidba/XESmartTarget
Supports Azure AD for authentication.
Simply specify "Authentication" in the json file. Allowed values are from Microsoft.Data.SqlAuthenticationMethod
github.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
XeSmartTarget 2.0.6 is out! Now supports Azure AD Authentication.
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
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If 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.
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.
Did you miss the big discussion on #MicrosoftFabric #FabricIQ with the PG & many other announcements from #Ignite
Link: youtube.com/live/BM1n63l...
@bradleyschacht.com @joshluedeman.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social @sqlballs.com
Link: youtube.com/live/BM1n63l...
@bradleyschacht.com @joshluedeman.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social @sqlballs.com
Microsoft Fabric: Post Microsoft Ignite Updates
YouTube video by Tales From The Field
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If 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.
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.
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Wednesday 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...
Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
SSMS 22.1 Release
SSMS 22.1 is now available and includes improvements and updates for GitHub Copilot in SSMS, and a set of fixes for SSMS.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Wednesday 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...
Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
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6 days left to submit for Call for Speakers for Power BI Deep DIve!
CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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Power BI Deep Dive: Call for Speakers
Power 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...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
6 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...
CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
sessionize.com/power-bi-dee...
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Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there!
#datawit #passdatasummit
#datawit #passdatasummit
TODAY IS THE DAY! The WIT Luncheon at #PASSDataSummit is excited to have Mridula Pandit as our keynote speaker presenting:
Unpopular, Unapologetic: The Superpower of Being 'Not Special'.
#DATAWIT data-platform-wit.sh...
Check to see if there are spots left!
Unpopular, Unapologetic: The Superpower of Being 'Not Special'.
#DATAWIT data-platform-wit.sh...
Check to see if there are spots left!
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there!
#datawit #passdatasummit
#datawit #passdatasummit
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SQL Server 2025 is now GA. You can read about it in my @redmondit.bsky.social column here:
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
Microsoft Ignite 2025: SQL Server 2025 Is Here -- Redmondmag.com
With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work.
redmondmag.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
SQL Server 2025 is now GA. You can read about it in my @redmondit.bsky.social column here:
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
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Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
Another Brick in the Firewall: How to Secure your Azure Data Platform, Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
These days, most people want their Azure Data Platforms to be deployed in a secure a network topology. As Data Engineers, we are often the ones that have the make this happ
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
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⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
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Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
October 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
WE NEED SPEAKERS!!! (but, not those speakers) The Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach) SQL Server User Group is looking for 2026 Speakers on data related topics. We meet the 3rd Wed of each month in person. Let me know if you are interested. #sqlfamily #mvpbuzz #azure
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Hip Hop Dance GIF by Mochimons
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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
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Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
LinkedIn
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lnkd.in
October 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
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Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.
October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.