Best Hadoop Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 177 - Five and a Half Enhancements in SQL Server 2025 29:18

9d ago29:18

29:18

Guy and Eitan discuss Stephen Planck's blog post "Five SQL Server 2025 Enhancements DBAs Will Notice", and add some of their own insights. Relevant links: Five SQL Server 2025 Enhancements DBAs Will Notice - SQL Table Talk Configure a flexible automatic failover policy for an availability group - SQL Server Always On | Microsoft Learn Accelerated D…

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Episode 176 - SQL Server 2025 and more 38:14

1M ago38:14

38:14

Many announcements and interesting releases came out this past month, so we got a lot to talk about in this episode! Relevant links: What's New in SQL Server 2025 - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn SQL Server 2025 - AI ready enterprise database from ground to cloud | Microsoft Community Hub Announcing Public Preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025 | Micr…

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Context And The True "Cost" Of AI 41:12

1M ago41:12

41:12

Sure, AI has made a splash. And it's on us to level up, learn the ropes, and roll with it. But how do we even do that? And what cool human stuff might we accidentally ditch along the way? The Compiler team ends the season discussing the importance of context, creativity, and applied knowledge.By Marc Mangus, Aakanksha Duggal

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Agentic AI: Working As Instructed 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

Agentic AIs are showing promise for tedious work. But it’s hard to explain exactly how you want it done—and getting it wrong could create big problems. This episode of Compiler investigates how Agentic AIs could carry out their tasks and how some agents are taking their baby steps in the wide world. The team also considers the difficulties humans h…

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Episode 175 - Migrating from on-prem to AWS RDS 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

Guy talks about a recent migration project he was working on to move an on-prem SQL Server to AWS RDS. Eitan talks about a new AI-related feature in Azure SQL Databases. And we also discuss the new SNAPSHOT backup T-SQL command in SQL Server 2022. Relevant links: Importing and exporting SQL Server databases using native backup and restore - Amazon …

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Breaking Down AI Biases 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

Does your health insurance chatbot need to tell jokes? No. Does it need to be accurate? Absolutely. That's hard when biases get in the way. The introduction of bias into a model can be unintentional, but it can have significant consequences for those relying on its guidance. The Compiler team examines the ways bias can creep in, and what steps can …

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Diagnosing and Dispelling AI Hallucinations 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

AI is notorious for making stuff up. But it doesn’t always tell you when it does. That’s a problem for users who may not realize hallucinations are possible. This episode of Compiler investigates the persistent problem of AI Hallucination. Why does AI lie? Do these AI models know they’re hallucinating? What can we do to minimize hallucinations—or a…

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Episode 174 - Is SQL Server quality in decline? Or is it just friction? 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

Guy and Eitan worry about the decline in SQL Server feature quality. But maybe there's something else behind it? Relevant links: Improving Azure SQL Database reliability with accelerated database recovery in tempdb | Microsoft Community Hub What the Decline of Sql Server Quality means for Developers and DBAs SLA for SQL Database | Azure AI will eli…

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Chasing Its Own Tail 36:43

3M ago36:43

36:43

With the massive flow of AI-generated content onto the internet, it was only a matter of time until all of those bits of data found their way back into AI models. But what do you get when generative AI models start getting their answers from that content? The Compiler team digs into AI feedback loops, and the unique challenges they present for tech…

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Navigating Data Rights In AI 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

Copyright infringement is a huge issue for AI training and use. Can LLMs give you copyrighted content? What data can you use to train and tune your own model? In this episode of Compiler, we explore who owns what when AI models learn from protected content—and why it matters.By Red Hat

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AI Building Blocks 40:22

4M ago40:22

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There’s no one AI model to rule them all. Each project has its own requirements. Where do you get started building your own model? Compiler continues its conversations with big dreamers about their big projects—and how they’re piecing together the building blocks of their AI models.By Red Hat

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Episode 173 - SQL Noir and the fate of Azure Data Studio 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

Guy and Eitan discuss a few interesting topics. Including a fun new game called "SQL Noir", how to implement statistical clustering model in SQL, about surrogate and natural keys, and the recently announced deprecation of Azure Data Studio. Relevant links: SQL Noir - A Detective SQL Game How to Write a Recursive CTE in SQL Server | LearnSQL.com Azu…

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Pie In The Sky 33:07

5M ago33:07

33:07

There is a lot of excitement around AI models, but can it meet the expectations set by blockbuster movies? What’s the current inflection point between what’s feasible and what’s not? The Compiler team talks to both big dreamers and heavy adopters wading into the space, hearing their thoughts on how AI can help scale daunting work, fill in the gaps,…

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AI 101 40:37

5M ago40:37

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Everyone’s talking about AI. Everyone says it’s the future. To find out where we’re going, we should know how we got here—and exactly what we’re working with. We hear a short history of AI development before diving into how it’s already changed the ways we learn and code.By Red Hat

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Episode 172 - Between SQL Squid Games and SSMS 31:25

5M ago31:25

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Guy and Eitan answer an interesting question from the forum regarding the logic of NOT BETWEEN. And also, checking out the SQL Squid Game, discussing SQL Audit, and sharing some tips for SSMS. Relevant links: SQL Squid Game SQL Server Audit (Database Engine) - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn microsoft-dbas-club/Maintenance/SQLVersionUpdates Tell us ho…

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Episode 171 - Clueless about SQL Server 2025 32:08

6M ago32:08

32:08

Guy and Eitan talk about SQL Server 2025 (well, they try to, at least), and its various interesting upcoming features. Relevant links: Announcing SQL Server 2025 – SQLServerCentral What's New in SQL Server 2025 - Brent Ozar Unlimited® Optimized Locking - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn SQLBits is Coming Back to London in June 2025! - Brent Ozar Unlimi…

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Episode 170 - Interesting topics from PASS 2023 sessions 34:10

7M ago34:10

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Guy and Eitan go over the most popular sessions released from the SQL PASS archive of 2023, and discuss some other topics. Relevant links: Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud - Microsoft SQL Server Blog Sessions Archive for 2023 - PASS Data Community Summit Resolving and Preventing Deadlocks in SQ…

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Episode 169 - Resumable Incremental Database Integrity Checks 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

Guy and Eitan discuss the common challenge of long-running database integrity checks (DBCC CHECKDB) and a solution to resolve it, and why do we need integrity checks at all? Relevant links: PASS Data Community Summit Incremental Integrity Check for Large Databases - Eitan Blumin's blog SQL Server Integrity Check - by Ola Hallengren tigertoolbox/Mai…

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Episode 168 - New data types in SQL Server and a question about index fragmentation 32:49

9M ago32:49

32:49

Guy and Eitan discuss some interesting news from Microsoft regarding SQL Server, and also about the right way to handle index fragmentation. Relevant links: Resources from Microsoft: Preview release of SDK-style SQL projects in Visual Studio 2022 - Microsoft Community Hub Native JSON support now in preview in Azure SQL Managed Instance - Microsoft …

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Episode 167 - Let's Troubleshoot SQL AG Synchronization Latency 37:40

10M ago37:40

37:40

Fair warning for all listeners! Before starting to listen to this podcast, very strongly recommended: Have the diagram at the bottom of this page ready in front of you, so that it'll be easier for you to follow along: Common Causes and Troubleshooting Solutions for SQL AG Data Synchronization Latency - Microsoft Community Hub (sorry in advance!) Ad…

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Episode 166 - DR Planning for SQL Server and Loading Large CSV Files 35:32

11M ago35:32

35:32

Guy and Eitan discuss the recent CrowdStrike incident and what it would mean for DBAs, and discuss options to load huge CSV files into SQL Server as fast as possible. Relevant links: 101 of Troubleshooting SQL Server on Linux - Microsoft Community Hub bcp utility - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn Altering lock escalation for SQL Server tables (mssqlti…

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Episode 165 - News in Azure SQL and Woes of Excel 38:44

1y ago38:44

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Guy and Eitan discuss some important and interesting news from Microsoft about SQL Server, Straight Path Solutions publish 30 articles about SQL Server security checks, Guy talks about his experience with Excel, and Eitan is irritated about people still not doing SQL jobs correctly in AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Relevant links: SQLBits Free Video…

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The Truth About Netcode 26:51

1y ago26:51

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Online multiplayer games are a staple of modern entertainment. But internet connectivity is an unpredictable factor in the experience. That’s why netcode exists. But what is it? And how does it really affect players?By Red Hat

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Episode 164 - The Good the Bad and the Ugly Transactional Replication 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

Guy and Eitan continue discussing HADR solutions. But this time focusing on Transactional Replication, its cons and pros and potential use cases. Also, some important announcements from Microsoft about Azure SQL! Relevant links: Data API builder General Availability (microsoft.com) Build REST API with Azure Data API Builder (DAB) (mssqltips.com) Ze…

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Air-gapped Networks 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

From healthcare to banking, there’s a lot of industries that require the utmost protection for sensitive data. But for those sectors, innovation is also essential. That’s why disconnected environments—or air-gap environments—can be seen across the IT landscape. But how do they work? How do technologists ensure the data is accurate and usable, and h…

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Linux, Shadowman, And Open Source Spirit 27:35

1y ago27:35

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been around for a while. For many technologists, be they professional or hobbyist, it jump started their interest in open source. But how did the operating system, and the culture behind it, strike a chord with so many people?By Red Hat

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Episode 163 - When and Why to HADR 34:37

1y ago34:37

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Guy and Eitan discuss the various High Availability and Disaster Recovery options available to us in Microsoft SQL Server, their main advantages, limitations, and when it's most suitable to use or not to use them. Relevant links for further reading: AlwaysOn Basic Availability Groups / Database Mirroring AlwaysOn "Enterprize" Availability Groups Fa…

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Conferences 102 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

We all know what industry conferences are for. You see the talks, you do the networking, you get the swag. Anything else? Well, yes, actually. In our second episode on tech conferences, we cover how to make the most of attending them. How can you prepare? What do you do in the moment? And how do you use that experience after you return to the offic…

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Sustainability Beyond Servers 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

Last year, we discussed the impact of data centers on the global power grid. We know open source technology can help us optimize our power consumption. But people are looking at sustainable energy usage beyond the server. How can technologists think about the balance between sustainability, business operations, and their customers’ needs?…

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Episode 162 - Backups and Recovery, RTO, RPO, and RCO 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Guy and Eitan talk about some interesting news from Microsoft about SQL Server in Azure. And also discuss the topic of Backups and Recovery, RTO, RPO, RCO, and database Integrity Checks. Relevant links: Microsoft Copilot in Azure extends capabilities to Azure SQL Database (Private Preview) - Microsoft Community Hub Regex in SQL DB (microsoft.com) S…

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Rolling With The Punches 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

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Career paths are full of unexpected challenges. In the last installment of our career series, we hear how a little empathy and authenticity helped two budding IT professionals stay the course and find their calling.By Red Hat

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Episode 161 - EXCLUSIVE: Announcing the Biggest Innovation for Azure SQL Managed Instances (Codename: Hermes) 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

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Niko Neugebauer and Vladimir Ivanovic are our esteemed guests for today, and they have a HUGE announcement to make about Azure SQL Managed Instances. Extra! Extra! 🗞 Hear all about it on this exclusive scoop here at the SQL Server Radio podcast! Relevant links: Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-gen GP (microsoft.com) Use Next-gen General Purpose serv…

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Bad Bosses 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

23:39

Everyone wants to work for a good boss. That’s not always possible. Sometimes, a bad boss is easy to spot. Sometimes, a boss who’s been great will say something devastating. They’ll make you want to move on. We hear stories about managers who stalled their employees’ careers—and how those workers found a way to thrive in spite of those bad bosses.…

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