22-25 April 2026 
Congratulations, You're now a DBA...
2022TL; DR
So you just inherited a new title and a 25 SQL Servers, what do you do next? This session will cover all of the basics that the typical DBA needs to know Day 1 and how to survive to Day 365.
Session Details
You were just anointed DBA by the head of development because you knew how to create a database and add some tables. Or maybe you were the network engineer that had installed SQL Server and added SQL logins for the developers. Now what do you do and how to you keep your companies data protected and the SQL Servers up and running? This session will provide you with a road map for succeeding as a DBA. We will cover all of the basics that the typical DBA needs to know and focus on Day 1 and Year 1. By the end of this session, you will know what is important and have your daily, weekly and monthly checklist for administering SQL Server. Once you learn the basics and you are comfortable with the DBA role, you are in luck long term as data drives decisions and businesses.
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Speakers
Ben DeBow's previous sessions
Assessing and Optimize Enterprise SQL Server Environments
To equip DBAs with a comprehensive and enterprise-centric approach to optimizing SQL Server environments. This session aims to shift the focus from isolated server-specific optimizations to a broader, holistic strategy that maximizes overall system health, performance, and efficiency. Attendees will learn how to assess, prioritize, and implement optimization strategies at the enterprise level, understand key metrics that showcase the benefits of their actions, and effectively communicate and secure management buy-in for their recommendations.
Scaling SQL for your Peak Database Load
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