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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team!

Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!

SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:

- GitHub Copilot in SSMS

- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios

Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Enjoy! 👯‍♀️

Announcing the Release of SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3 | Microsoft Community Hub

The SSMS team is delighted to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This latest preview is chock full of exiting new...

techcommunity.microsoft.com

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Darling Data @erikdarling.com · 10d

Learn T-SQL With Erik: Indexed View Ups and Downs

https://erikdarling.com/learn-t-sql-with-erik-indexed-view-ups-and-downs/

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 12d

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month at @motherjones.com, I spoke to four disabled federal workers who were laid off about how their old jobs were very accessible—and what the federal government loses out on by having fewer disabled employees. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The human costs of Trump's war on government

For many disabled workers, federal jobs were decent, human, and accommodating: everything the president hates.

www.motherjones.com

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Andy Levy @alevyinroc.flxsql.com · 14d

Walkers welcome too! We won’t go as far or as fast, but it’s a lovely way to get moving and kick off your Wednesday!

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

🏃‍♂️ SQLRun is back at #PASSsummit! 🏃‍♀️
Two chances to run
📍 Wed Morning Run
🎽 Free T-shirt for Eventbrite registrants, thanks to Tacnode
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/pass-data-...

📍 Fri Morning Long Run – For the brave!
🔗
passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/eve...

#SQLRun #PASS2025 #Tacnode

PASS Data Community 2025 Wednesday Morning Run

Start off on the right foot - join the PASS Data Community for the annual Wednesday morning run.

www.eventbrite.com

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Yes @alevyinroc.flxsql.com normally lead the walking group. Please sign up

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

🏃‍♂️ SQLRun is back at #PASSsummit! 🏃‍♀️
Two chances to run
📍 Wed Morning Run
🎽 Free T-shirt for Eventbrite registrants, thanks to Tacnode
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/pass-data-...

📍 Fri Morning Long Run – For the brave!
🔗
passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/eve...

#SQLRun #PASS2025 #Tacnode

PASS Data Community 2025 Wednesday Morning Run

Start off on the right foot - join the PASS Data Community for the annual Wednesday morning run.

www.eventbrite.com

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 16d

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.

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SQL Saturday Boston @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 16d

⏳ Just 16 hours left to submit your #SQLSatBoston session feedback!
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 16d

If I held executive power, my first decree would be swift and resolute: a universal ban on all websites that dare to hide the logout button. No more digital scavenger hunts. Transparency shall reign!

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 17d

another DEI related incident!!
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Watch: Aftermath of Delta planes colliding at LaGuardia

One flight attendant sustained a minor injury following the low-speed, taxiway collision.

www.bbc.com

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SQL Saturday Boston @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 18d

🎉SQL Saturday Boston was a success!

🎉 We had 240+ attendees come together for a day of learning, networking, and community.

A big thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees for making this event possible 🙌

#SQLSaturday #Boston #Community

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Database Professional Virtual Meetup Group @dbavug.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 Upcoming Technical Talk – Join Us Virtually! 🚨

🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT
💻 Location: Online – Join from anywhere!
🎤 Speaker: ‪‪@grrlgeek.bsky.social‬
📍 RSVP: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...

Session Title: Secure Your Azure SQL Estate

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Kenneth Fisqher (the q is silent) @sqlstudent144.bsky.social · 19d

#sqlhelp Does anyone know of any downsides to using OPTIMIZE_FOR_SEQUENTIAL_KEY?

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 21d

This is what you need the day after a successful #sqlsatBoston
#sqlrun

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 22d

Second trip

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 22d

Great news! At SQL Saturday Boston Saturday Boston 2025, we ensured every dollar from our sponsors counted. The surplus meals were delivered to Lowell Transitional Living Center, extending support to those in need.
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