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Episode Summary

In this episode of The sql_squared Podcast!!!, we're joined by our special guest, Andrew Pruski, for a deep dive into the evolution of database infrastructure and modernization. As an expert in SQL Server containers and a Field Solution Architect at Everpure, Andrew shares his unique insights on deploying, managing, and breaking databases in modern environments. This conversation is centered around our guest's experiences and knowledge. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of containerization versus traditional VMs , practical tips for leveraging the new AI and performance features in SQL Server 2025 , and a fresh perspective on chaos engineering and resiliency testing. This is a can't-miss episode for anyone interested in modern data development, high availability, and disaster recovery. 

Guest Information

• Name: Andrew Pruski  
• Bio: Andrew is a Field Solution Architect at Everpure and a passionate advocate for SQL Server containerization. He regularly speaks at tech conferences, recently presenting on Kubernetes in Vilnius and SQL Server 2025 features at SQLBits. 
• Website: dbafromthecold.com
• Social Media:
  • BlueSky: @dbafromthecold.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpruski/

Resources Mentioned

• Principles of Chaos: principlesofchaos.org - A great resource defining the discipline of experimenting upon systems to see how they react to failure. 
• SQL Server Operator on GitHub: An open-source operator built by Andrew's colleague to deploy availability groups for SQL Server natively on Kubernetes. 
• Andrew's GitHub Repo: Contains all the demo code, prerequisites, and slides for testing SQL Server 2025 features on your own instances. https://github.com/dbafromthecold
• dbatools: Mentioned as an excellent utility to have ready for generating and automating database restores during a disaster scenario. 

#SQLServer, #DatabaseInfrastructure, #Containers, #Kubernetes, #SQLServer2025, #ArtificialIntelligence, #ChaosEngineering, #DataHorrorStories 

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