22-25 April 2026

SQL Server Mirror Mirror on the Wall…

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

In a 20‑minute race against the clock, we’ll set up SQL Server Mirroring from scratch. No tricks, no prep—just pure high‑availability speed. Is Mirroring really that simple? Mirror mirror on the wall… come to the session and find out

Session Details

Ever wondered if SQL Server Mirroring is truly as simple as it claims to be?
In this high‑speed, 20‑minute challenge, we’ll start from zero and race to get SQL Server Mirroring fully up and running before the clock beats us.

No shortcuts, no pre‑baked environment, no magic mirrors, just raw SQL Server, configuration steps, security setup, endpoints, partners, failover testing, and the pressure of a live countdown.
You’ll see exactly what works, what trips people up, and whether Mirroring really is the easiest high‑availability feature in the SQL world… or whether the wall might have a different answer.

Is SQL Server Mirroring truly “so simple anyone can set it up”?
Come to the session and find out — just don’t blink, because we’ll be moving fast.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Learn how simple setting up SQL Server Mirroring is