What we’re about
The New England SQL Server User Group, a member of the Azure Data Community, is one of the oldest user groups focused on the Microsoft Data Platform. Our meetings feature high-quality presentations on all aspects of the database engine and its related features wherever the data lives - on prem, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment.
We strive to have an inclusive environment with speakers of all backgrounds represented. We also support and encourage our local community members getting started as speakers by providing opportunities to speak at the meetings. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for all to network, grow and learn with others.
This is a FREE group that meets the second Wednesday of every month (usually). We meet at the Microsoft offices at 5 Wayside Road, Burlington, MA. RSVPs generally open up 1 week prior to the meeting. An email will be sent out announcing the meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
NESQL Code of Conduct: https://www.meetup.com/NESQLUG/pages/30525259/NESQL_Code_of_Conduct/
Upcoming events (4)
See all- IN-PERSON FULL-Day: Brent Ozar - Faster, Cheaper Cloud DatabasesMicrosoft, Burlington, MA
Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturday-boston-2025-tickets-1331064302159
### Full-Day Workshop by Brent Ozar
### Faster, Cheaper Cloud Databases
You're managing databases that live in AWS, Azure, and Google, and you're getting a lot of questions about slow performance and crazy costs. Your users want everything faster and cheaper, and you're not finding good answers.
Join me, Brent Ozar, for a day of real-time demos, honest war stories, and practical fixes. I'll tackle an Azure SQL DB Managed Instance in the morning, and then an Amazon RDS SQL Server in the afternoon. I'll show how I use the First Responder Kit to assess the bottleneck, mitigate as much as I can with index and query tuning, and then write up a business case for management for better future budgeting.
Throughout the day, I'll include real-life stories from my cloud clients, with names changed to protect the innocent. I'll explain what worked, what didn't, and what went up in expensive flames.
You'll learn:
* How Brent uses the First Responder Kit to assess a cloud SQL Server's wait types
* Why each cloud vendor's VM quirks make performance tuning tricky, and how to adapt
* How to fix blocking, logging, and CPU issues when the hardware isn't yours
* How to write a persuasive performance report for management to fairly lay out where the problem is, and what steps to take nextBy the end of the day, you'll be armed with real-world techniques for keeping your cloud databases faster, cheaper, and more future-proof.
Not open - SQL Saturday Boston 2025Microsoft, Burlington, MA
For the details and to register: https://sqlsaturday.com/boston
We’re excited to invite you to SQL Saturday Boston 2025 - a free, full-day event dedicated to data professionals, developers, DBAs, and anyone passionate about the Microsoft Data Platform.
Event Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Location: Microsoft Technology Center, 5 Wayside Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
Pre-Con with Brent Ozar – Friday, September 26!
Faster, Cheaper Cloud Databases
Register now for the FREE SQL Saturday Boston event and/or Brent Ozar’s precon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturday-boston-2025-tickets-1331064302159Expect a day packed with:
- Deep-dive sessions on SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, and more
- Hands-on learning from industry experts
- Networking with peers, speakers, and recruiters
- Giveaways, lunch, and a whole lot of community fun!
Don’t miss your chance to learn, share, and grow with one of the best data communities around. Bring a friend, tell your team, and come make SQL Saturday Boston unforgettable!
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