Peter Kruis

Are you ready to dive into the awesome world of MSSQL Extended Events! In this presentation, we'll explore this great feature in Microsoft SQL Server that helps you monitor and troubleshoot database performance.

Still clicking through SSMS and wizards? Well, it works.. until you have to do the same thing on ten, fifty or a hundred servers. In this session we'll dig in the wonderfull world of scripting and take a look at how PowerShell, and especially the dbatools module, can help you move DBA tasks from manual clicking to repeatable scripts.

Ever wondered why your queries are running differently today than they did last week? Query Store in SQL Server can help you figure that out! In this session, we’ll break down the basics of Query Store, designed especially for junior or accidental DBAs.

When SQL Server performance issues arise, finding, understanding and resolving wait statistics can be your secret weapon. This session explain wait statistics and provides actionable insights for improving query performance.

A fast-paced SQL Server session exploring lesser-known built-in functions that replace overengineered T-SQL. Through short demos and familiar problems, learn cleaner, simpler, and more maintainable ways to write everyday queries.

Tired of messy, unsafe test DBs or restored prod backups? Two high energetic data enthusiasts use role play and live demos to show safer, realistic test data practices. Because let’s face it: your test database shouldn’t suck.