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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Meet the Hosts

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

Kevin Feasel
Proprietor, Catallaxy Services, LLC, Data & AI Specialist, Author
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Podcast Episodes
Episode 244
Extended Events vs SQL Server Audit
March 30, 2022
67 minutes
Who made that change? It is one of those questions that can send chills down the spine of those responsible for databases. In this episode, Josephine Bush ...

Episode 243
Choosing What Content To Focus On
March 16, 2022
43 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts share how they choose which learning events they attend and how they decide which sessions to attend.

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 241
Replicating Data with Azure SQL Data Sync
January 20, 2022
38 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts discuss how using the Azure SQL Data Sync feature to move your data around works well, with minimal issues.

Episode 240
Azure Synapse Link
January 05, 2022
34 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts continue discussing the upcoming SQL Server 2022 features and share their thoughts on the new Azure Synapse Link.

Episode 239
Bi-directional HA/DR to Azure SQL
December 15, 2021
35 minutes
The SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts begin the conversations about upcoming SQL Server 2022 features with bi-directional HA/DR to Azure SQL.

Episode 237
Getting Started with Power BI - Part 1
December 01, 2021
67 minutes
Guest Brandon Michals, founder of Infinext, discusses three areas organizations should consider when they are thinking about adopting Power BI.

Episode 238
Getting Started with Power BI - Part 2
December 01, 2021
32 minutes
Guest Brandon Michals, founder of Infinext, discusses three areas organizations should consider when they are thinking about adopting Power BI.

Episode 236
Database Monitoring with SQL Sentry
November 17, 2021
42 minutes
SQL Data Partners Podcast co-hosts discuss the benefits of using a great monitoring tool instead of coming up with your own monitoring scripts.

Episode 235
SQL Trail 2021 In-Person Q&A
November 03, 2021
26 minutes
The SQL Data Partners team hosts an in-person SQL Trail lunch event where a few attendees ask about data issues they're having and get answers from the team.
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