2 oktober 2026
My notes from FabCon + SQLCon Barcelona
My notes from the European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference 2026
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Cortex is live: tien jaar data, analytics en cloud in één beeld
Cortex is live. Tien jaar draaiende dataplatformen, analyticslandschappen en cloudomgevingen, gebundeld in één plek die laat zien wat er over alle drie werkelijk gebeurt.
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SQL Server 2016 Reaches End of Life on July 14, 2026
SQL Server 2016 Reaches End of Life on July 14, 2026.....
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Representation matters
It's Pride month, a time where a lot of companies throw up a rainbow logo and talk about why having a diverse team matters to them...
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Using dbatools for native backups/restores to/from S3 storage
Native SQL Server database backup to a URL pointed at Azure Blob Storage (Azure storage) has been available since SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU2/SQL Server 2014...
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Why Data Mesh fails when copied instead of adapted
I’ve been pretty opinionated with customers, colleagues, and attendees to my various conference se ...
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SQL Server 2025 - Changes and New Features
SQL Server 2025 is now generally available (GA), bringing significant enhancements across performanc ...
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Fabric February 2026 - here’s what mattered
There is a distinct move away from the “How do I get started..” and “What tool can I use to do ...
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Learn how SQL Server performance tune-up revolutionised ReviMedia’s data systems.
ReviMedia suspected their database was causing problems, but didn’t have an in-house DBA. Learn how a Data Masterminds' Health Check helped.
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Manufacturers, It’s Time to Modernize Your SQL Server Databases
Manufacturers need to realize that can become MORE efficient when you modernize your SQL Server and prepare it to scale. Here's our advice.
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Think Your SQL Backups Have You Covered? Think Again - It’s Only Part of a Good Disaster Recovery Strategy
Relying solely on your SQL backups is not an adequate disaster recovery plan. Here’s how to restore as painlessly as possible.
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How Getting Ready to Migrate Your SQL Servers to the Cloud is like Prepping for a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a sudden urgency for organizations who had been considering data modernization and cloud migration.
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Facing Performance Issues? Here are the Top Five Culprits
Discover the common causes behind performance issues in your SQL Server database and learn effective tuning tactics.
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Starting from a database emergency: how you can get your server strategy back on track.
Every second counts, but the problems can become so critical and anxiety so overwhelming that getting to a proactive state feels impossible.
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Meet Chris Taylor, Head of the UK Data Masterminds Office
We couldn’t be more pleased to have Chris on the Data Masterminds team - get to know him a bit better in this interview with our new head of our UK office!
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RPO & RTO - What do they mean to my business?
RTO and RPO are two little acronyms that make a big difference in your business. Here’s what they mean, and why you need to consider them.
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Facing a Full TempDB? Here’s What Happened - and How to Prevent It From Happening Again
Restarting is a common solution to a full TempDB, but it erases the records that tell you why it happened. Here’s how to track - and prevent - this issue.
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You Asked: We Answered!
You Asked, We Answered! Find expert solutions to your burning data questions and gain valuable guidance from our experienced team at Data Masterminds.
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You Asked: Is Our Data/Database Secure?
A healthy foundation is required to run a healthy database and this foundation is critical to allowing an application or database to scale - are you ready?
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You Asked: Will Our Application/Database Scale?
A healthy foundation is required to run a healthy database and this foundation is critical to allowing an application/database to scale - are you prepared?
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Data Masterminds is expanding again!
Data Masterminds is proud to announce the opening of its UK office, led by Microsoft Data Platform expert Chris Taylor.
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You Asked: Is the DBA dead?
When discussing the cloud, it inevitably raises the question, “Is the role of the DBA dead?” We did into the meat of this question with expert advice.
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You Asked: Will the Cloud Save Me Money?
Discover how the flexibility of the cloud and reduced IT maintenance can free up resources for business expansion.
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You Asked: Why Do I Need a New Version of SQL Server?
We encounter a lot of companies that have let their SQL (and Windows) estate get a little old. We explain when you need to upgrade to a new version and why.
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How to Move Thousands of Database Files with Minimal Downtime
Database file migration is rarely as easy as we want it to be. Here’s how I migrated TBs of database files in a set SQL Server Availability Groups.
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Why Data Masterminds loves dbatools!
dbatools has hundreds of commands that let you to create robust automated processes for any project - here’s why you should support it.
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Full disks and databases
Strategies for handling full disks and databases in SQL Server. Use dummy files and set maximum size limits to prevent issues. Read our blog post on disk and database management.
Lees verder3 oktober 2019
Database objects can DIE in SQL 2016 without using the KILL command
Learn how to check and drop database objects efficiently in SQL Server 2016 with the DROP TABLE IF EXISTS command.
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