This April, Senior Consultants Warwick Rudd and Rich Benner are scheduled to present at SQLBits 2026 at the ICC Wales.
Warwick (with Grant Fritchey): Intelligent Query Processing: From Insight to Impact
Achieving peak database performance requires more than just hardware – it demands smarter query optimization. SQL Server 2025 introduces the next generation of IQP, introducing more adaptive features designed to boost performance and simplify tuning. Join us in this session for live demos showcasing key features in action and how they can improve your workloads performance.
Rich: Using AI for Performance Tuning in SQL 2025
When performance problems strike, DBAs and developers are under pressure to find answers quickly. In SQL Server 2025 AI tools can now assist by analysing code, execution plans, and performance metrics in seconds. This session demonstrates how to use AI to troubleshoot common SQL Server performance issues, including inefficient queries, missing or misused indexes, and sub-optimal query patterns. We’ll walk through real examples, showing how AI recommendations compare to traditional tuning techniques and how to combine both approaches for better results. You’ll gain practical guidance on using AI responsibly, understanding its output, and avoiding common pitfalls while tuning mission-critical workloads.
View all event details and register on the SQLBits site.
When
April 22-25
