Explore community resources
Find community resources related to data from all environments—including edge, on-premises, cloud, and multicloud.
Azure Databases Tech Community
SQL Server Tech Community
Data Architecture Community
Database Administrators StackExchange
MSSQLTips
SQLPerformance
SQLServerCentral
SQLShack
EightKB SQL Server Internals Conference
Data Exposed: MVP Edition
SQL Friday
DataGrillen Events
Daniel Hutmacher
Explore SQL Server best practices, development tips, and performance-tuning guidance based on the author’s work in the field.
Erwin de Kreuk
Learn about Azure Data Services in this personal blog, which focuses on Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Purview.
Andy Cutler
Explore a range of topics—including Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Power BI—in Serverless SQL, a data community blog.
Jungsun Kim
Read this Korean blog for info about SQL Server news, seminars, lectures, videos, and other Korean SQL Community activities.
Luiz Santana
Check out this Brazilian Portuguese blog to expand your knowledge about databases, Microsoft certifications for the data area, SQL/T-SQL language, Microsoft data technologies, business intelligence, cloud technologies, career tips, and mentoring.
Hasan Savran
Learn about everything from SQL Server to Azure Cosmos DB in this well-rounded blog for the data professional.
Kenneth Fisher
Explore study and reference materials, free scripts, and a variety of SQL Server info.
Meagan Longoria
Expand your knowledge with this collection of interesting tips, links, and experiences in data warehousing and analytics on the Microsoft data platform—all written by experienced consultant and Microsoft MVP Meagan Longoria.
Rob Farley
Explore opinion pieces and technical posts from a team of Microsoft data platform experts.
Wolfgang Strasser
Browse this personal blog for topics related to the Microsoft data platform and Power BI.
Raw Data Podcast
Hosted by former Microsoft product manager Rob Collie, this podcast explores unique and often accidental tech journeys and career paths.
Tales from the Field
Listen to this web show created by, for, and about the Azure Data Community. We host two weekly live shows—featuring interviews with Microsoft experts, MVPs, and round tables—and highlight content directly from the community. Our channel also includes videos to help you understand concepts around Azure Data.
Finding (Data) Friends
Finding (Data) Friends is a podcast where Data Platform MVPs Jess Pomfret and Ben Weissman chat with different members of the Data Community about their favorite data thing and their favorite non-data thing to connect and we all get to know them better.
SQL Server Radio with Guy Glantser and Eitan Blumin
Discover a podcast for SQL Server DBAs, database developers, architects, system administrators, and anyone else who’s interested in the SQL Server platform. This show adds another platform of knowledge sharing to the already strong SQL Server community.
SQL Down Under with Greg Low
Listen to a podcast for SQL Server professionals. In each show, Microsoft MVP and RD Greg Low interviews a well-known identity from the SQL Server or data communities.
RunAsRadio with Richard Campbell
RunAs Radio is a weekly podcast for IT Professionals working with Microsoft products. Each 30-minute episode covers a specific topic in the field of IT from a Microsoft-centric viewpoint.
Knee-Deep in Tech
Learn about IT and technology topics, with a focus on the Microsoft stack, in this podcast hosted by three Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and MVPs with more than 35 years of IT infrastructure experience between them.
Totally Skewed
Discover the podcast devoted to everything data and AI. Get an opinionated view of the state of tech and find out if we’re, indeed, totally skewed.
Discover Microsoft resources
Expand your knowledge with valuable resources from Microsoft.
Diversity and inclusion resources
Microsoft Inclusion Journey
Gain insights about how to drive systemic and individual change, listen to reflections about our journey so far, hear stories from our communities, and commit to the work still to come.
Diversity – Beyond Microsoft
Learn how to foster collective movement toward greater diversity and inclusion through actions and partnerships.
General Questions
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Azure Data includes SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Arc enabled data services, Azure data governance, and other data-related Azure services.
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Please fill out this survey.
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Please contact the Azure Data Community team by filling out this survey.
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You must have at least one group leader and one designated co-leader.
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Both the leader and designated co-leader must sign and accept the T&Cs.
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Group leaders may not charge other members a fee to attend group meetings, except in cases in which the venue and/or hosting costs (e.g., food and beverages) are passed through to members.
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Yes, Groups must maintain a published code of conduct that is easily accessible from the group’s home page. See guidance.
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You must maintain a regular meeting cadence including having meetings at least SIX (6) times per year.
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At least half of your meetings must relate to or cover Azure Data products & services or relate to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) or Professional Development targeted to data professionals.
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- SQL Server (on Windows, Linux, and in Containers, on-premises and in Microsoft Azure)
- Azure Arc-Enabled Data Services
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Data Catalog
- Azure Data Lake
- Azure Database for MySQL
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Azure Databricks
- Azure HDInsight, Hadoop, and Spark on Azure
- Azure Purview
- Azure Search
- Azure SQL (Database, Pools, Serverless, Hyperscale, Managed Instance, Virtual Machines)
- Azure SQL Edge
- Azure Stream Analytics
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Big Data Clusters
- Cortana Intelligence Suite
- Data Warehousing (Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Fast Track and APS)
- Information Management (ADF, SSIS, and Data Sync)
- SQL Server Machine Learning Services
- SQL Server Reporting Services and Analysis Services
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Yes, all groups must comply with the program's Code of Conduct. See CoC.
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All groups must adhere to Microsoft’s Trademark and Brand guidelines, when using any Microsoft trademarks or referring to Microsoft’s software, products, or services. See guidelines.
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You may choose to remove the group from the program at any time by referencing the information here. If the group leaves the program, it will no longer receive related communications from Microsoft and no longer have access to benefits.
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You may stop being the group leader, or may make leadership changes at any time by providing Microsoft with at least 14 days’ written notice, via email at ms-data@microsoft.com. In order for the group to continue as part of the program without suspension, the notification to Microsoft must identify the new group leader or co-leader.
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Your participation in the program does not create a partnership, agency, or employer-employee relationship with Microsoft or any of its suppliers. Neither you nor the group will make any statements on behalf of Microsoft or its suppliers about Microsoft or its suppliers, or any of Microsoft’s or its suppliers’ products or services.
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Yes. Failure to meet any of the program requirements throughout the duration of the group’s participation may result in the group’s removal from the program. We may also remove the group or suspend the group’s participation in the program at any time if we suspect that the group has violated any of these T&Cs. Unless Microsoft believes an immediate suspension is required, Microsoft will provide you with reasonable notice before removing the group from the program.
Prohibited Uses
You or the group will not use the program:
- To try to gain unauthorized access to or disrupt any Microsoft or third-party service, device, data, account, or network.
- To financially enrich yourself, any member of the group, or any third party.
- In a way prohibited by law, regulation, governmental order, or decree.
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If you would like to remove your group from the Azure Tech Groups program, you can initiate that process by emailing ms-data@microsoft.com. By withdrawing from the program, all program benefits and communications for your group will be terminated.
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