John Deardurff
@SQLMCT
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Senior Cloud Solution Architect @Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), SQL Skills Blackbelt, 5X Fantasy Baseball Champion, and Reader of Books.
Carmel, Indiana
Joined September 2009
Someone just got mad at me for telling dad jokes as I don't have any kids. I apologized and said, that's my Faux Pa.
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Finishing the year with a new badge! Earners of this badge have gone above and beyond by not only innovating, executing, maintaining, and refining Value-Based Delivery (VBD) solutions, but also demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire.
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Earners of this badge have gone above and beyond by not only innovating, executing, maintaining, and refining Value-Based Delivery (VBD) solutions, but also demonstrating the ability to lead and...
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I just submitted a session, "Ten Tips to Teaching Technical Topics!" to the 2026 North America MCT Summit in Redmond, WA, March 18-20th. The Call for Sessions is open until December 31st. #MCTSummit #mctbuzz #mct #microsoftcertified
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Get ready to level up your skills and connect with fellow Microsoft Certified Trainers at the exclusive MCT Summit in Seattle! Whether you're looking ...
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What does transforming into a Frontier Firm, an organization that is AI-powered and human-led, actually look like in practice? Lessons from Microsoft’s #AI journey. #FrontierPlaybook
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For all the noise about AI, one truth rarely gets said out loud: most organizations aren’t becoming AI-powered – they’re becoming AI-decorated. They’re deploying copilots, running pilots, and hosting...
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Indiana, 1804. Happy Birthday Indiana! (one of the earliest maps in the Library of Congress)
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SQL Server 2016 is approaching End of Support on July 14, 2026! The new #SSMS22 Hybrid & Migration Tool streamlines the process of upgrading to #SQLServer2025 or migrating to #AzureSQL.
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Upgrade to SQL Server 2025 with SSMS Migration Component. Simplify your migration and enhance performance seamlessly.
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The #SQL tools team @Microsoft is doubling down on innovation to empower data professionals and developers. These investments aim to streamline development, boost productivity, and unlock AI-powered applications.
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Explore Microsoft’s SQL tooling updates, AI integration, and roadmap for SSMS, VS Code, and DevOps innovations. Learn more.
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As a baseball fan, this was one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. @dead_baseball exceeds most @MLBNetwork content. My only complaint is that I have to wait three months for the next video.
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Submit your questions now or upvote questions for the next #AzureData Community Group #AskMeAnything session with Priya Sathy, Anna Hoffman and Bob Ward, this Thursday on December 4th! #AzureSQL #SQLServer
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SQL Server 2016 is fast approaching end-of-support, making modernization a priority for security, compliance, and performance. The new SSMS 22 Migration Component simplifies upgrading to SQL Server 2025. Find out more:
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Upgrade to SQL Server 2025 with SSMS Migration Component. Simplify your migration and enhance performance seamlessly.
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This Thanksgiving I will try not to make any puns at the dinner table, but I'm not sure I can quit cold Turkey.
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I was at the store shopping for a small frozen turkey. A lady across the aisle asked, "Do you think these get bigger?". I replied, "Probably not as they are all frozen and probably dead."
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The wait is over! SQL Server 2025 is officially here, and it’s more than just another version. #sqlserver2025 Find out more:
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SQL Server 2025 is officially here! Discover its exciting features and how it revolutionizes business and developer experiences.
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Me: I need to upload a 7.4GB file. Storage Admin: You have 5TB of free space. Me: I know, that is why I need more storage. Storage Admin: You have 5TB of free space! Me: I know, that is why... oh wait... 😳
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