22-25 April 2026 
The Hero’s Journey: Mastering Your New DBA Role
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Starting a new DBA role? Learn how to tame chaos with a clear 30-, 90-, and 365-day roadmap. Optimize code, strengthen security, and standardize environments across on-prem and Azure to become the hero your data needs.
Session Details
Starting a new DBA role can feel like stepping into a world of chaos—but every hero needs a plan. This session is for DBAs and data professionals who want to confidently take charge of their environment from day one.
We’ll tackle common challenges: disorganized code, weak security, and inconsistent standards that make systems unpredictable. You’ll learn how to prioritize tasks, implement best practices, and follow a clear roadmap with 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year milestones for success across on-prem and Azure environments.
By the end, you’ll leave equipped with strategies to transform uncertainty into control and become the hero your data environment deserves.
We’ll tackle common challenges: disorganized code, weak security, and inconsistent standards that make systems unpredictable. You’ll learn how to prioritize tasks, implement best practices, and follow a clear roadmap with 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year milestones for success across on-prem and Azure environments.
By the end, you’ll leave equipped with strategies to transform uncertainty into control and become the hero your data environment deserves.
3 things you'll get out of this session
- Walk Away with a Clear Action Plan for Success
- Learn Best Practices for Stability and Security
- Walk Away with Tools and Techniques to Drive Predictability
Speakers
Tracy Boggiano's other proposed sessions for 2026
Heroes of Compliance: Mastering SQL Audit and Extended Events - 2026
Leveraging Data for Mental Health - 2026
The Superhero's Handbook for SQL Server Error Handling - 2026
Workload Analysis Made Super Easy: PowerShell and WorkloadTools - 2026
Tracy Boggiano's previous sessions
How Leaders Can Support Their Employee’s Mental Health
Sometimes as leaders it's hard to know how to address the topic of of a an employee's mental health. Come to this session for come practical, straightforward strategies to be used to address a very difficult topic.
How To Get the Auditors Off Your Butt with dbachecks
Auditors are not fun to deal with and proving your systems meet requirements is a PITA. Come to this session to learn how to leverage dbachecks to check your SQL Servers for security compliance.