An episodic conversation about solving problems within the Microsoft data platform. We combine trending topics and professional development to keep you easily informed and entertained.
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Carlos Chacon
Director of Data Solutions at Marathon, Founder of SQL Data Partners Podcast, Organizer + Sponsor, SQL Trail
Eugene Meidinger
Senior Data Solutions and Power BI Consultant, Pluralsight Author
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Proprietor, Catallaxy Services, LLC, Data & AI Specialist, Author
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Podcast Episodes
Episode 277
PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Crowd
July 15, 2024
62 minutes
If you are a SQL Server DBA considering a switch to PostgreSQL, this podcast is for you. We talk with Ryan Booz, PostgresSQL Advocate at Redgate, about his experience transitioning from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, the tools and tricks, land mines to watch out for, the community, and key aspects to consider if you are going to take a dive into the world's most popular open source database.
Episode 242
Upgrading Your SQL Server
February 02, 2022
50 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts chat about upgrading your SQL Server version, when to do it, how to make it a little easier, and how to find help.
Episode 175
Migrating to the Cloud
September 19, 2019
30 minutes
Return guest Rick Lowe, talks about how many folks are talking about moving to the cloud and how it can be tricky to quantify what being "in the cloud" means.
Episode 161
Migrating/Upgrading 8000 Databases
February 20, 2019
45 minutes
Guest Andy Levy, SQL Server DBA, chats about the strategies he used to migrate and upgrade 8,000 databases on a single instance with time constraints.
Episode 78
Conversion to SQL Server 2016
January 11, 2017
37 minutes
Guest Brian Carrig, Database Administration Manager, shares his experience converting to SQL Server 2016 and some of the features they are using.
Episode 04
Advanced Backup Techniques with Tim Radney
August 12, 2015
20 minutes
Part two of the conversation with MVP Tim Radney on backup options with discussions on advanced techniques like encryption and backing up to Azure.
Episode 03
Backup and Recovery
August 05, 2015
32 minutes
Guest Tim Radney, Microsoft MVP & Principal Consultant, talks about the reasons for backups, the different types, and why they must be done.
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