Podcast
SQL Down Under is a podcast (audio show) for SQL Server professionals. In each show, Data Platform MVP and member of the Microsoft Regional Director program Greg Low interviews a well-known identity from the SQL Server or data communities. Each show provides a wealth of information on using SQL Server and other data-related products. Listening to the show is one of the easiest ways to learn more about the products and the best part is that it’s free. So start learning now.
Available Podcasts
| Show # | Guest | Date | Description | |
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| 92 |
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Joey D'Antoni | 1Feb25 | SDU Show 92 features Data Platform MVP Joey DAntoni discussing his experiences working across SQL Server and PostgreSQL |
| 91 |
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Mohamed Kabiruddin | 18May24 | SDU Show 91 features the Cloud SQL lead for Google Mohamed Kabiruddin discussing implementing SQL Server on Google Cloud |
| 90 |
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Joe Sack | 27Apr24 | SDU Show 90 features Microsoft Senior Product Manager Joe Sack discussing Copilot integration with Azure SQL DB |
| 89 |
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Erin Stellato | 9Apr24 | SDU Show 89 features Microsoft Senior Program Manager Erin Stellato discussing SQL Server and data related tools |
| 88 |
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Angela Henry | 30Mar24 | SDU Show 88 features Microsoft data platform MVP Angela Henry discussing what she wishes people knew about data types in SQL Server |
| 87 |
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Ronen Ariely | 26Mar24 | SDU Show 87 features well-known data community member Ronen Ariely discussing why he thinks knowledge of SQL Server internals is important |
| 86 |
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Armando Lacerda | 19Mar24 | SDU Show 86 features Microsoft MVP Armando Lacerda discussing SQL Server 2022 snapshot backups and data virtualization |
| 85 |
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Bob Duffy | 7Mar24 | SDU Show 85 features Microsoft MVP Bob Duffy discussing his approaches to developing data warehouses, and a little SQL Server history |
| 84 |
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Rob Sewell | 11Nov23 | SDU Show 84 features Microsoft MVP Rob Sewell discussing command line utilities for SQL Server including go-sqlcmd and the upcoming SQL Bits conference |
| 83 |
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Davide Mauri | 16Dec22 | SDU Show 83 features Principal Product Manager David Mauri discussing how to make REST calls from within Azure SQL Database using a new system stored procedure |
| 82 |
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Kamil Nowinski | 7Feb21 | SDU Show 82 features features Data Platform MVP Kamil Nowinski discussing Azure Data Factory and the best way to deploy it, including a free tool he has built to help |
| 81 |
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Louis Davidson | 16Jan21 | SDU Show 81 features Data Platform MVP Louis Davidson discussing his new book, technical writing, relational DB design, and graph DB applications |
| 80 |
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Pedro Lopes | 22Nov20 | SDU Show 80 features Microsoft Principal Program Manager Pedro Lopes discussing Intelligent Query Processing in SQL Server. |
| 79 |
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Mark Brown | 4Apr20 | SDU Show 79 features Microsoft Program Manager Mark Brown discussing the background and current state of CosmosDB. |
| 78 |
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Pam Lahoud | 9Mar20 | SDU Show 78 features Microsoft Program Manager Pam Lahoud discussing standard and resumable index operations in SQL Server. |
| 77 |
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Rob Sewell | 13Dec19 | SDU Show 77 features Cloud and Data Center Management MVP Rob Sewell discussing the PS dbatools for SQL Server, his latest book on the topic and community contributions to open source projects. |
| 76 |
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Jakub Szymaszek | 29Mar19 | SDU Show 76 features Jakub Szymaszek from the SQL Server team discussing the current state of security and encryption in SQL Server, and then Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves in SQL Server 2019. |
| 75 |
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Joe Sack | 3Feb19 | SDU Show 75 features Principal Program Manager Joe Sack from the SQL Server team discussing SQL Server 2019, and in particular, intelligent query processing. |
| 74 |
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Argenis Fernandez | 18Dec18 | SDU Show 74 features Principal Program Manager Argenis Fernandez from the SQL Server team discussing SQL Server 2019, and in particular, the use of non-volatile memory. |
| 73 |
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Bob Ward | 9Dec17 | SDU Show 73 features Principal Architect on the SQL Server team discussing SQL Server 2017, the evolution of the product, Linux and Graph support, remote working, and some baseball. |
| 72 |
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Kamal Hathi | 24Nov17 | SDU Show 72 features Power BI General Manager Kamal Hathi discussing the state of Power BI. |
| 71 |
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Joe Sack and Shreya Verma | 28Jun17 | SDU Show 71 features SQL Server product team members Joe Sack and Shreya Verma discussing SQL Server 2017 adaptive query plans and graph API. |
| 70 |
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Aaron Bertrand | 21Nov16 | SDU Show 70 features Data Platform MVP Aaron Bertrand discussing SQL Server 2016 SP1, SQL Server on Linux, and SentryOne Plan Explorer. |
| 69 |
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Glenn Berry | 16Oct16 | SDU Show 69 features Data Platform MVP Glenn Berry discussing hardware and hardware performance for SQL Server. |
| 68 |
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Joe Yong | 1May16 | SDU Show 68 features Microsoft Program Manager Joe Yong discussing SQL Server 2016 Stretch DB. |
| 67 |
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Kasper DeJonge | 9Apr16 | SDU Show 67 features Kasper DeJonge from Microsoft discussing SQL Server 2016 Analysis Services. |
| 66 |
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Riccardo Muti and Chris Finlan | 13Mar16 | SDU Show 66 features Microsoft Program Managers Riccardo Muti and Chris Finlan discussing SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services. |
| 65 |
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Jen Underwood | 27Dec15 | SDU Show 65 features Microsoft Princpal Program Manager on the Power BI team discussing the current state of Power BI. |
| 64 |
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Ryan Crawcour | 30Oct14 | SDU Show 64 features Microsoft Azure DocumentDB team member Ryan Crawcour discussing what SQL Server DBAs and developers need to know about DocumentDB. |
| 63 |
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Jimmy May | 21Jun14 | SDU Show 63 features Microsoft Database Architect Jimmy May discussing the clustered columnstore technologies in SQL Server 2014. |
| 62 |
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Paul Larson | 4Apr14 | SDU Show 62 features Microsoft Principal Researcher Paul Larson discussing the in-memory tables, and clustered columnstore technologies behind SQL Server 2014. |
| 61 |
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David DeWitt | 12Nov13 | SDU Show 61 features Jim Gray System Lab leader Dr David DeWitt discussing the database industry and the upcoming SQL Server 2014. |
| 60 |
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Adam Machanic | 28Jun13 | SDU Show 60 features SQL Server MVP Adam Machanic discussing SQL Server parallelism and futures including SQL Server 2014. |
| 59 |
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Reza Rad | 13May13 | SDU Show 59 features SQL Server MVP discussing SQL Server Integration Services extensibility and performance tuning. |
| 58 |
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Marco Russo | 1Apr13 | SDU Show 58 features well-known SQL Server author and SSAS Maestro Marco Russo discussing SQL Server Analysis Services tabular data models. |
| 57 |
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Karen Lopez | 12Mar13 | SDU Show 57 features SQL Server MVP Karen Lopez discussing data modelling, database refactoring, space data, and open data. |
| 56 |
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Thomas LaRock | 2Mar13 | SDU Show 56 features SQL Server MVP Thomas LaRock discussing DBAs migrating to architect roles, big data, Azure, and upcoming PASS events. |
| 55 |
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Erin Welker | 23Feb13 | SDU Show 55 features former SQL Server MVP Erin Welker discussing common design issues and patterns in SQL Server dimensional modelling. |
| 54 |
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Grant Fritchey | 2Feb13 | SDU Show 54 features SQL Server MVP Grant Fritchey discussing how to trace and optimize queries, along with tips on reading execution plans. |
| 53 |
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Grant Paisley | 22Jan13 | SDU Show 53 features SQL Server MVP Grant Paisley discussing PowerPivot, Power View, SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular and Multidimensional Models. |
| 52 |
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Allan Hirt | 13Jan13 | SDU Show 52 features Clustering MVP Allan Hirt discussing AlwaysOn High Availability for SQL Server and deployment on Windows Server Core. |
| 51 |
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Conor Cunningham | 22Aug12 | SDU Show 51 features Conor Cunningham from the SQL Server product group discussing Windows Azure SQL Database (formerly SQL Azure). |
| 50 |
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Louis Davidson | 15Aug12 | SDU Show 50 features SQL Server MVP Louis Davidson discussing database design and his latest book. |
| 49 |
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Gadi Peleg | 14Jun12 | SDU Show 49 features Gadi Peleg from the SQL Server team introducing Data Quality Services. |
| 48 |
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Roger Doherty | 21Dec11 | SDU Show 48 features SQL Server program manager Roger Doherty introducing SQL Server 2012. |
| 47 |
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Mark Tabladillo | 4Mar11 | SDU Show 47 features data mining guru Dr Mark Tabladillo discussing data mining with SQL Server. |
| 46 |
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Bill Ramos | 2Jan10 | SDU Show 46 features recent SQL Server product group member Bill Ramos discussing management and monitoring of SQL Server, his new role at Advaiya, and SQL Server extensibility. |
| 45 |
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Jamie Thomson | 9Nov09 | SDU Show 45 features SQL Server MVP Jamie Thomson discussing Integration Services and the lessons he's learned along the way. Jamie also discusses SSIS best practices and upgrade issues. |
| 44 |
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Simon Sabin | 30Aug09 | SDU Show 44 features SQL Server MVP Simon Sabin discussing full text indexes in SQL Server 2008 along with thoughts on learning MDX and on technical book writing. |
| 43 |
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Jessica Moss | 6Feb09 | SDU Show 43 features Jessica Moss discussing SQL Server Reporting Services in 2008 and lessons learned with all versions of Reporting Services. |
| 42 |
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Ryan Dunn | 9Dec08 | SDU Show 42 features Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist Ryan Dunn discussing SQL Data Services, the future of the cloud based data services, what is currently available and how to get started. |
| 41 |
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Buck Woody | 30Nov08 | SDU Show 41 features SQL Server product group member Buck Woody discussing PowerShell for SQL Server. He also discusses roles within the product group. Interview was recorded live at the SQL PASS Summit. |
| 40 |
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Miha Kralj | 29Sep08 | SDU Show 40 features Miha Kralj discussing the future of the IT industry and how it might affect IT Professionals. |
| 39 |
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Kent Tegels | 29Aug08 | SDU Show 39 features Kent Tegels disussing the spatial data type in SQL Server 2008. |
| 38 |
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Andy Leonard | 19Jul08 | SDU Show 38 features SQL Server MVP Andy Leonard discussing database testing. |
| 37 |
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Chris Webb | 19Jun08 | SDU Show 37 features SQL Server MVP Chris Webb discussing MDX and Analysis Services. |
| 36 |
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Lubor Kollar | 31May08 | SDU Show 36 features SQL Server CAT team leader Lubor Kollar discussing the role of the CAT team, SQL Server 2008 resource governor and compression, along with fishing and mushrooming. |
| 35 |
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Roger Doherty | 14Mar08 | SDU Show 35 features SQL Server DPE Evangelist Roger Doherty discussing SQL Server 2008 for database developers. |
| 34 |
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Geoff Hiten | 7Mar08 | DU Show 34 features SQL Server MVP Geoff Hiten discusses clustering, SANs and magic SAN dust. |
| 33 |
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Allen White | 29Feb08 | SDU Show 33 features SQL Server MVP Allen White discussing automation of SQL Server using SMO and PowerShell. |
| 32 |
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Michael Rys | 23Feb08 | SDU Show 32 features SQL Product Group member Dr Michael Rys discussing XML in SQL Server from earlier versions through SQL Server 2008. |
| 31 |
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Craig Utley | 12Feb08 | SDU Show 31 features Craig Utley providing tips on using Reporting Services and what's expected for SSRS in 2008. |
| 30 |
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Pablo Castro | 5Feb08 | SDU Show 30 features SQL Server Product Group member Pablo Castro discussing LINQ, Entity Framework and ADO.NET Data Services for the DBA and database developer. |
| 29 |
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Richard Tkachuk | 24Jan08 | SDU Show 29 features SQL Server Product Group member Richard Tkachuk discussing the SQL CAT team, working with Analysis Services and what is upcoming in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services. |
| 28 |
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Ed Lehman | 12Jan08 | SDU Show 28 features SQL Server Product Group community lead Ed Lehman discussing the community surrounding SQL Server including the MVP program, the Connect site and CodePlex. |
| 27 |
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David Campbell | 11Jan08 | SDU Show 27 features SQL Server Product Group legend David Campbell discussing the process of building SQL Server 2008 and what he's most looking forward to in it. |
| 26 |
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Chris Randall | 5Jan08 | SDU Show 26 features SQL Server MCT Chris Randall discussing the value of SQL Server certification, what is required to become certified and tips and tricks for taking exams. |
| 25 |
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Matthew Roche | 21Nov07 | SDU Show 25 features Matthew providing a collection of tips and tricks from his experiences using SQL Server Integration Services. |
| 24 |
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Paul Randal | 19Oct07 | SDU Show 24 features SQL Server product group team member Paul Randal discussing DBCC CHECKDB in SQL Server 2005 along with SQL Server 2008 improvements in database mirroring and partitioned tables. |
| 23 |
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James Luetkehoelter | 24Jul07 | SDU Show 23 features SQL Server author James Luetkehoelter, discussing disaster recovery planning and technology for SQL Server, clustering, log shipping, mirroring and snapshots. |
| 22 |
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Kevin Kline | 25Apr07 | SDU Show 22 features SQL Server MVP and PASS President Kevin Kline listing what he considers the ten biggest mistakes made when using SQL Server. |
| 21 |
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Joe Celko | 17Feb07 | SDU Show 21 features SQL Industry legend Joe Celko discussing SQL coding and multiprocessing futures. |
| 20 |
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Richard Waymire | 17Jan07 | SDU Show 20 features Microsoft Program Architect Richard Waymire discussing the released version of VSTE DBPro (aka DataDude), directions in SQL Server development and fishing. |
| 19 |
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Peter Myers | 19Sep06 | SDU Show 19 features Server MVP Peter Myers providing an introduction to SQL Server Analysis Services for developers and DBA's. |
| 18 |
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Don Vilen | 29Aug06 | SDU Show 18 features Microsoft SQL Server Engine Team Program Manager Don Vilen discussing the transparent upgrade benefits associated with SQL Server 2005. |
| 17 |
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Gert Drapers | 8Jun06 | SDU Show 17 features Microsoft Architect and Development Manager Gert Drapers discussing the upcoming Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals (formally known as Data-Dude). |
| 16 |
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Paul Nielsen | 21May06 | SDU Show 16 features SQL Server MVP Paul Nielsen discussing object relational mapping vs relational databases and his upcoming Nordic framework. |
| 15 |
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Kimberly Tripp | 4May06 | SDU Show 15 features SQL Server MVP and Microsoft MSDN Regional Director Kimberly Tripp discussing two of her passions: SQL Server indexing and scuba diving. |
| 14 |
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Adam Cogan | 19Apr06 | SDU Show 14 features Microsoft Regional Director Adam Cogan presenting his rules for better SQL Reporting Services. |
| 13 |
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Bill Graziano | 1Apr06 | SDU Show 13 features SQL Server MVP Bill Graziano discussing things he wishes developers knew about SQL Server, agile development, build environments and unit testing along with the recent PASS conference and baseball. |
| 12 |
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Louis Davidson | 2Feb06 | SDU Show 12 features SQL Server MVP Louis Davidson describing the top ten errors he sees being made in database design. |
| 11 |
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Tom Moreau | 17Jan06 | SDU Show 11 features SQL Server MVP Dr Tom Moreau sharing lessons he has learned while starting to work with SQL Server Service Broker, how DMVs helped and a little about Guide Dogs and Birds of Prey. |
| 10 |
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Graeme Simsion | 22Dec05 | SDU Show 10 features internationally renowned data modeller Graeme Simsion providing thoughts on the role of a data modeller vs a DBA, common data modelling errors and directions in data modelling. |
| 9 |
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Jim Gray | 22Nov05 | SDU Show 9 features A.C.M. Turing Award winner and Microsoft Distinguished engineer Dr Jim Gray discussing the future of SQL Server. Jim (a database industry legend) gives his thoughts on the future directions for databases. |
| 8 |
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Adam Machanic | 4Nov05 | SDU Show 8 features SQL Server MVP Adam Machanic discussing advantages of using stored procedures as APIs and unit testing of SQL Server stored procedures. |
| 7 |
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Roger Wolter | 22Sep05 | SDU Show 7 features Roger (a product manager at Microsoft) discussing common questions surrounding the latest update to the MSDE product line, SQL Server Express Edition. |
| 6 |
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Itzik Ben-Gan | 5Sep05 | SDU Show 6 features SQL Server MVP Itzik Ben-Gan discussing techniques for using the T-SQL language to solve common problems, shows how considering a negative point of view might help and discussing the upcoming enhancements. |
| 5 |
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Niels Berglund | 13Aug05 | SDU Show 5 features SQL Server identity Niels Berglund discussing why Service Broker is so important, each of the objects that needs to be configured, the typical lifecycle of a message and the GUI administration tool he created. |
| 4 |
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Bob Beauchemin | 30Jul05 | SDU Show 4 features SQL Server MVP Bob Beauchemin discussing the integration of managed code with SQL Server 2005, why it's important and the security and performance implications. |
| 3 |
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Kent Tegels | 18Jul05 | SDU Show 3 features SQL Server MVP Kent Tegels discussing why XML is important for SQL Server, existing SQL Server 2000 support and upcoming XML support in SQL Server 2005. |
| 2 |
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Hilary Cotter | 28Jun05 | SDU Show 2 features SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter discussing SQL Server replication. |
| 1 |
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Kalen Delaney | 23May05 | SDU Show 1 features SQL Server MVP Kalen Delaney discussing the history of the SQL Server product and shares with us her top features for SQL Server 2005. |