Are there things you should never change or configure? Steve notes that is probably not the best policy.

Miscellaneous Thoughts About Building Stuff with AI in July 2026

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Brent Ozar Blog

AI LLM Assistance

Over the past couple of years, I've been using the bejeezus out of AI. I don't really feel like an expert by any means - it's so hard to keep up with the advancements - but I've been enjoying reading Grant Fritchey's series on building stuff with AI, and I thought you might enjoy some of my lessons learned as well.

Automating OSM Data Refresh in Power BI’s Azure Maps Reference Layer

by Cláudio Tereso

SQLServerCentral

Power BI

Learn how to automate OpenStreetMap data refresh on Power Bi's Azure Maps reference layer.

Going Big with SSDs

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Solid State Drives are becoming more commonplace in database systems. eBay and Facebook have implemented large SSD systems in their environments. Steve Jones thinks DBAs should be learning more about how SSDs affect SQL Server.

SQL Server index tuning: common mistakes and how to fix them

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SimpleTalk

This guide walks through the most common SQL Server index tuning mistakes seen in production environments, such as over-indexing, oversized INCLUDE lists, unnecessary fill factor settings, misuse of SORT_IN_TEMPDB, over-aggressive index maintenance – and the myth that heaps are a shortcut to speed. Features real examples.

Learn From History

by Grant Fritchey

SQLServerCentral

Uncategorized

I've just spent a week in the UK visiting the Redgate HQ with my fellow advocates. I'm really blessed to get to work with such a great bunch of people. A couple of the conversations we had stuck with me and I'd like to share them here. Sitting in the midst of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK, […]