What we’re about
A free local community to everyone interested in SQL Server and related technologies with a purpose of providing ongoing education to that community through local meetings and online presentations, mentoring, social interaction and workshops.
Interested in speaking? Submit your session abstract here: [Capital Area SQL Server User Group: Call for Speakers @ Sessionize.com](https://sessionize.com/capital-area-sql-server-user-group/)
We welcome both new and seasoned speakers with either shorter lightning talks or longer full-length sessions.
Meeting notes, event information, and useful docs are posted to my GitHub repository: EdwardPollack/CASSUG: Files and Notes for the Capital Area SQL Server User Group
Our code of conduct may be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x96eeant3loqu0f53rktn/Code-of-Conduct.docx
Sponsors
Upcoming events
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CASSUG Holiday Party 2025
Nine Pin Cider Works, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, USFestive Data Enthusiasts!
In lieu of our usual user group meeting, we will be instead heading over to Nine Pin in Albany for our annual holiday party. Same time as our usual meeting, but a completely different location!
This is a casual social event and a great opportunity to chat with our local data community, ask questions, and enjoy some laughs. You are welcome to bring your technical questions and challenges as well, and we can provide both festive and accurate guidance! We do have a variety of fun swag to give away to attendees, as well.
We are meeting starting at 5:30pm at Nine Pin Ciderworks at 929 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207. Feel free to arrive whenever you are available. We'll wrap up for the evening by 7:30pm or 8:00pm.
Here is the web site for Nine Pin:
https://www.ninepincider.com
Nine Pin has a huge food menu that covers most dietary restrictions. We will order some pizzas and appetizers to share at 6:00pm. Any additional food drinks may be ordered and paid for at the bar. We have a private area reserved for us AND any drinks you order will get happy hour pricing for the entirety of the evening. For those who do not drink cider, they have a wide variety of other drinks on tap including beer, cocktails, and hard seltzer, in addition to non-alcoholic options.
Please RSVP for yourself and any guests to ensure we have enough space set aside for everyone.10 attendees
•OnlineSQL Server 2025 - Enterprise, Engine, and AI-Ready Features
OnlineSQL Community Engineering Connection Series: Episode 3
All about SQL Server 2025 enterprise-ready new features, as well as an architecture overview of AI-ready features.
Speakers: Davide Mauri and Raj Pochiraju
This series is all about connection bringing Microsoft's product experts and the SQL community together to share knowledge, answer questions, and help you stay up to date on the latest in the SQL and data ecosystem.
Join Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2914607474379?p=x3u2ymC3IvLoLi18ZO
Meeting ID: 291 460 747 437 9
Passcode: NB9W7RP39 attendees- •Online
Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-Gen & SQL/Fabric Integration: Mirroring
OnlineSQL Community Engineering Connection Series: Episode 4
Part 1: Best for Enterprises: Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-Gen
Part 2: Integrated Data real estate: SQL + Fabric Integration
Speakers: Borko Novakovic, Ajay Jagannathan, and Anitha Adusumilli
This series is all about connection bringing Microsoft's product experts and the SQL community together to share knowledge, answer questions, and help you stay up to date on the latest in the SQL and data ecosystem.
Join Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2914607474379?p=x3u2ymC3IvLoLi18ZO
Meeting ID: 291 460 747 437 9
Passcode: NB9W7RP33 attendees
Past events
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