That feeling when you've been stuck at 97% for 20 minutes and then suddenly...
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John Deardurff
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John Deardurff
@SQLMCT
Senior Cloud Solution Architect @Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), SQL Skills Blackbelt, 5X Fantasy Baseball Champion, and Reader of Books.
Carmel, Indiana Se unió Eylül 2009
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That feeling when you've been stuck at 97% for 20 minutes and then suddenly...
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The team and I have spent the past several months analyzing feedback from the community. What came through was the voice of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better. Read this blog post to learn more about what we're doing in response as we look to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality. Please keep the feedback coming, to help us shape the future of Windows together. blogs.windows.com/windows-inside…
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At both FABCON and SQLCON 2026, a clear and deliberate message for SQL Server professionals was delivered: SQL Server is not being replaced; it is being elevated. #SQLServer2025 #AzureSQL #Fabric sqlmct.com/sql-server-at-…
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Can confirm! I took three years of typing. The final year they changed it to keyboarding when our school got their first 12 computers.
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High school classes that Gen X took that no longer exist. I really think they should bring these classes back. We also had a class called Daily Living that taught real-world skills. Too many young adults today don’t know how to do basic things to get by in the world. What classes do you think they should bring back into classrooms today that would help young adults?
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Late Colts owner Jim Irsay’s legendary memorabilia collection brought in $93M+ and set 23 world records at auction this weekend.
Notable sales:
🔹 Secretariat’s Triple Crown saddle — $1.524M
🔹 Wayne Gretzky’s 500th goal jersey — $952K
An incredible legacy 👏
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Woke up early for Data Saturday - Chicago to work on my "Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Azure SQL" presentation. Then I thought, why not write a blog post on the topic. #AzureSQL #DataSaturday #SQLSaturday #SQLfamily sqlmct.com/business-conti…
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Loving the Scrubs revival so far! It’s just odd how noticeably older the cast looks, considering I’ve somehow not aged a day since it first aired.
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Finally fell asleep about 11pm after fighting insomnia all week. Hotel fire alarm goes off at 1am! 😡
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The new @MicrosoftLearn #SQLServer and #AI Certification is here! Introducing DP-800 SQL AI Developer Associate certification! It's in beta now! The first 300 people who take Exam DP-800 (beta) on or before April 3, 2026, can get 80% off. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hu…
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Standing room only at the @Redgate Summit in Chicago. I know because I'm standing in the room.
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Book 14 of my @GoodReads goal of 25 for 2026. "The Worst Fugitives in the Star Nation" by Skyler Rameriz
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Microsoft has released a broad set of #SQLServer security updates spanning SQL Server 2016 through SQL Server 2025. These updates include both CU and GDR packages, ensuring customers on either servicing model can stay protected. #Security sqlmct.com/sql-server-sec…
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@netflix I think all of this AI is getting out of hand. Did they even try using real dinosaurs for this movie? 🦖🦖
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SARGability is one of the highest return on investment performance skills a SQL developer can learn. Small changes to predicates can turn expensive scans into efficient seeks; often without adding or changing indexes. sqlmct.com/writing-sargab…
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While TempDB improvements in #SQLServer2025 may not attract the same attention as new AI features, they deliver some of the most impactful operational changes. Find out more: sqlmct.com/tempdb-improve…
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Data Saturday Chicago is less than a week away and I will be speaking on "Business Continuity in Azure SQL Databases". This is an amazing opportunity to level up your skills and connect with others in the data community. Learn more here: datasaturdaychicago.com
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