22-25 April 2026 
Andy Yun
sqlbek.wordpress.com
Andy Yun is a SentryOne Principal Solutions Engineer and a former Microsoft MVP, who has been working with SQL Server for nearly 20 years as both a DB Dev and Admin.
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SQLBits 2025
Debating Two Viewpoints on Indexing - Development vs Operations
Who manages indexing: Ops or Dev? Join Deb and Andy for a lively debate exploring indexing from both sides. We'll debate perspectives on creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, to help you bridge the gap in your organization.
Who is responsible for indexing your application: operations or development?
Depending on the role, organizational structure, and access to the environment in need of indexing, the answer to that question may vary. So what should we do to make sure that our databases have the proper indexing when different roles, each with different priorities, own that responsibility?
If you can relate, and most of us can, come join Deborah and Andy for a technical yet fun debate on indexing, where we will each represent the development and operations viewpoints respectively. You can expect a lively exchange, where we will discuss various aspects of indexing, from creation, maintenance, and performance troubleshooting, from each differing viewpoint.
When you leave, you'll have a better appreciation for the "whys" that drive the two different viewpoints, enabling you to bridge the gap at your organization.
Depending on the role, organizational structure, and access to the environment in need of indexing, the answer to that question may vary. So what should we do to make sure that our databases have the proper indexing when different roles, each with different priorities, own that responsibility?
If you can relate, and most of us can, come join Deborah and Andy for a technical yet fun debate on indexing, where we will each represent the development and operations viewpoints respectively. You can expect a lively exchange, where we will discuss various aspects of indexing, from creation, maintenance, and performance troubleshooting, from each differing viewpoint.
When you leave, you'll have a better appreciation for the "whys" that drive the two different viewpoints, enabling you to bridge the gap at your organization.
