25 Years Later: What SQLServerCentral Meant to Me

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25 Years Later: What SQLServerCentral Meant to Me

Brian Knight

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February 20, 2026 at 12:00 am

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 399381 More actions · Answer 1

Thank you for all that you, Andy and Steve did. You didn't just build a web site and a community. You built a tool that people could use to enhance their own careers. I'm sitting where I am today because of all the work you guys did. It's appreciated.

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philcart SSC-Forever Points: 47798 More actions · Answer 2

Twenty-five years is a remarkable achievement, I can't believe it's gone so quickly 🙂

What you, Steve, Andy and the rest of the team built, upgraded and tweaked is an awesome resource that helped me grow into the professional I am today.

Even though I haven't been an active contributor for some years, the articles and editorials have kept their place in my reading list.

Cheers guys, and thank you.

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bobfeldsien 7099 SSC Rookie Points: 49 More actions · Answer 3

I retired from IT, primarily SQL Server work, in 2021 after 25 years. I have to tell you that without the books written by you and members of your team, SQL Server Central, and the generous user community, it couldn't have been nearly as successful. Whenever I started a new project with new team members one of the first things I would do is make sure everyone had a link to SQL Server Central. Thank you again, it is very much appreciated.

donald.parish SSC-Addicted Points: 459 More actions · Answer 4

Thanks, Brian! I had no idea you had started SQLServerCentral. And thanks for PragmaticWorks. It's the first place I send new Power BI users to learn from.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 741450 More actions · Answer 5

This is a great piece, Brian and I agree. Communities change lives, and it's been amazing to see what you've done with Pragmatic Works as well, helping people in your local area.

Johan Bijnens SSC Guru Points: 135662 More actions · Answer 6

Thank you for all that you, Andy and Steve did.

You didn't only build a great resource for may to use.

You guys really built a great foundation for people to grow into a community.

To SQL Server and beyond !

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