Matt Gordon
@sqlatspeed.bsky.social
Practice Director, D&A @AppsAssociates by trade, racing driver by hobby. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Opinions mine. Audere est Facere. (He/him)
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You have about one week left to submit your abstracts to @datasatsto.se. Beautiful early-summer Stockholm awaits!
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January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
You have about one week left to submit your abstracts to @datasatsto.se. Beautiful early-summer Stockholm awaits!
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SQL Server 2025 introduces advancements in performance, security, and AI-ready capabilities. This guide walks you through the full installation process of #SQLServer2025 and #SSMS22 to create a practice environment to test the new features.
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Create a SQL Server 2025 Practice Environment
Set up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
SQL Server 2025 introduces advancements in performance, security, and AI-ready capabilities. This guide walks you through the full installation process of #SQLServer2025 and #SSMS22 to create a practice environment to test the new features.
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Hey @nyspurs.bsky.social - I’ll be in the city from Lexington, KY Spurs on Sunday for Palace. What time will doors open at Flannery’s?
December 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hey @nyspurs.bsky.social - I’ll be in the city from Lexington, KY Spurs on Sunday for Palace. What time will doors open at Flannery’s?
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All I want for Christmas is your session abstracts for @datasatsto.se
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
Data Saturday Stockholm 2026: Call for Speakers
Data Saturday Stockholm is a free, community-led one-day conference on the Microsoft Data Platform. We'll bring local and international speakers to a ...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
All I want for Christmas is your session abstracts for @datasatsto.se
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
I mean, technically before January 17th, but it would also make a really, really nice Christmas present. Just saying.
🎄
Lots of folks walking into an airing of grievances this holiday season…happy Festivus to those celebrating (intentionally or not)!
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Lots of folks walking into an airing of grievances this holiday season…happy Festivus to those celebrating (intentionally or not)!
Current status…
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December 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Current status…
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XeSmartTarget 2.0.6 is out! Now supports Azure AD Authentication.
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Release Release 2.0.6.0 · spaghettidba/XESmartTarget
Supports Azure AD for authentication.
Simply specify "Authentication" in the json file. Allowed values are from Microsoft.Data.SqlAuthenticationMethod
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December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
XeSmartTarget 2.0.6 is out! Now supports Azure AD Authentication.
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
Check it out: github.com/spaghettidba... #sqlserver
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If you are wondering, what is Fabric IQ, why should we use it, how do we use it, and what can it do? Then this is for you!
I applied my knowledge of agents to understand actions we could take, Chris added insight on ontologies & how they benefit us, Mark & Dan followed up with great questions.
I applied my knowledge of agents to understand actions we could take, Chris added insight on ontologies & how they benefit us, Mark & Dan followed up with great questions.
Did you miss the big discussion on #MicrosoftFabric #FabricIQ with the PG & many other announcements from #Ignite
Link: youtube.com/live/BM1n63l...
@bradleyschacht.com @joshluedeman.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social @sqlballs.com
Link: youtube.com/live/BM1n63l...
@bradleyschacht.com @joshluedeman.com @dbabulldog.bsky.social @neerajny.bsky.social @sqlballs.com
Microsoft Fabric: Post Microsoft Ignite Updates
YouTube video by Tales From The Field
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December 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If you are wondering, what is Fabric IQ, why should we use it, how do we use it, and what can it do? Then this is for you!
I applied my knowledge of agents to understand actions we could take, Chris added insight on ontologies & how they benefit us, Mark & Dan followed up with great questions.
I applied my knowledge of agents to understand actions we could take, Chris added insight on ontologies & how they benefit us, Mark & Dan followed up with great questions.
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Wednesday Wisdom: You can bring your own model (BYOM) to GitHub Copilot in SSMS with your personal subscription.
Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
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Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
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SSMS 22.1 Release
SSMS 22.1 is now available and includes improvements and updates for GitHub Copilot in SSMS, and a set of fixes for SSMS.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Wednesday Wisdom: You can bring your own model (BYOM) to GitHub Copilot in SSMS with your personal subscription.
Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
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6 days left to submit for Call for Speakers for Power BI Deep DIve!
CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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Power BI Deep Dive: Call for Speakers
Power BI Deep Dive - the event formerly known as Power BI Cruise - is coming back in 2026! We will sail from Copenhagen on 9. June to Oslo - spend som...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
6 days left to submit for Call for Speakers for Power BI Deep DIve!
CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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CFS closes 15/12-25 at 23:59 CET
#powerbi #analytics
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Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there!
#datawit #passdatasummit
#datawit #passdatasummit
TODAY IS THE DAY! The WIT Luncheon at #PASSDataSummit is excited to have Mridula Pandit as our keynote speaker presenting:
Unpopular, Unapologetic: The Superpower of Being 'Not Special'.
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Check to see if there are spots left!
Unpopular, Unapologetic: The Superpower of Being 'Not Special'.
#DATAWIT data-platform-wit.sh...
Check to see if there are spots left!
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there!
#datawit #passdatasummit
#datawit #passdatasummit
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SQL Server 2025 is now GA. You can read about it in my @redmondit.bsky.social column here:
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
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Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
Microsoft Ignite 2025: SQL Server 2025 Is Here -- Redmondmag.com
With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
SQL Server 2025 is now GA. You can read about it in my @redmondit.bsky.social column here:
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
redmondmag.com/articles/202...
Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql
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Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
Another Brick in the Firewall: How to Secure your Azure Data Platform, Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
These days, most people want their Azure Data Platforms to be deployed in a secure a network topology. As Data Engineers, we are often the ones that have the make this happ
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.
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⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando
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Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
October 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt.
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
WE NEED SPEAKERS!!! (but, not those speakers) The Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach) SQL Server User Group is looking for 2026 Speakers on data related topics. We meet the 3rd Wed of each month in person. Let me know if you are interested. #sqlfamily #mvpbuzz #azure
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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)
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Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
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October 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno!
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp
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Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.
October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.
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October 20th 2025 - ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Join us for an exclusive preview of one of the most forward-looking sessions at Live! 360 Orlando 2025: ETL, KQL, and RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric. This broadcast features Mic...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
October 20th 2025 - ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG...
with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt!
cc @live360events.bsky.social
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⏳ 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
💬 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
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
⏳ 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
💬 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
Ah, the glories of air travel…just posting this epic window seat pic to make everybody jealous of the jet-setting lifestyle. 😉
September 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Ah, the glories of air travel…just posting this epic window seat pic to make everybody jealous of the jet-setting lifestyle. 😉
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⏰ Just 24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
September 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
⏰ Just 24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉
A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here.
Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌
Really enjoying all the #FabConEurope keynote updates from @2meterdba.bsky.social - it’s great for those of us that aren’t there!
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September 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Really enjoying all the #FabConEurope keynote updates from @2meterdba.bsky.social - it’s great for those of us that aren’t there!
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Had a great DATA:Scotland 2025 session but still have questions?
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
September 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Had a great DATA:Scotland 2025 session but still have questions?
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland
Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic.
Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner!
#datacommunity #DATAScotland