22-25 April 2026

Rob Volk

Rob Volk is a SQL Server DBA in the Metro Atlanta area since 2001. An MCSE, he also moderates and answers the forums on SQLTeam.com. While an old-time cranky DBA, he no longer considers "business intelligence" an oxymoron or "the cloud" as merely atmospheric moisture, and is delightedly dipping his toes into both of these new oceans, and loves to do things in new and and unusual ways.

Sessions for 2026

Creative GitHub Strategies for the Modern Database Professional
 

Unlock GitHub's hidden potential with Amy Abel and Rob Volk. Move beyond version control and turn the platform into a creative workspace. Learn to handle operational oddities and manage database tasks in ways you never imagined.

DBA Horror Stories and Practical Advice for Surviving Your Worst Day
 

Hear real production horror stories from Ben Miller, Kellyn Gorman, Rob Volk, and Eric Peterson. Learn to identify red flags and build a good defensive strategy. You may not experience the same incident, but one day, you will recognize the moment.

DeepSQL: How To Discover SQL Server Internals
 

If you've wondered how SQL Server does what it does, how it works on the inside, and how to figure out where to look for these things, this session will open the door to finding all the treasure under the SQL!

Log Shipping for SQL Server
 

Log shipping is a well-established and flexible technique for replicating data, offering disaster recovery and high availability opportunities, and includes capabilities not available in other SQL Server HA/DR features.

Revenge: The AI: Lightning Talk
 

Will AI take over? Are we doomed as a species? Is there anyone that can save us? Well, yeah, if you happened to read sci-fi books or watch sci-fi movies from decades past. Join us as we see how certain popular entertainment foretold many aspects of today's AI landscape, and how to protect yourself if and when AI asserts itself!