Data Saturdays
Data Saturday #71 Columbus 2025
16 August 2025

Pre-conference workshop

SQL Server Jumpstart for Accidental DBAs

with Kevin Hill Kevin Hill

New to managing SQL Server? You’re not alone—and you’re not expected to know everything on day one. This 4-hour in-person session is designed for accidental DBAs: sysadmins, developers, and IT pros who suddenly find themselves responsible for SQL Server. We’ll start at the beginning, covering installation choices, best practices, and common pitfalls. You’ll get to learn about essential tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Configuration Manager, and learn how to set up basic maintenance to keep your instance healthy. Along the way, we’ll focus on practical tips and real-world explanations—no jargon, no deep internals. Plenty of time will be set aside for Q&A, so bring your questions, challenges, or “I have no idea what this does” moments. You’ll leave with the confidence to handle the basics and a clear idea of what to learn next.


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Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorships:

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Lunch Session (Limited to first three sponsors)

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List of all opt-in* registrants.

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Logo on Interior and Exterior Signage

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Social Media Announcement (LinkedIn, X/Twitter) thanking you as a sponsor (1 week and 3 weeks prior to event)

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Prime table location

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Sponsor Table w/ 2 chairs & power strip

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2 admission tickets w/ comped lunch

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Logo on Event Emails

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Logo on Interior Signage

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Opt In* Attendee List

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Logo on Website

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Raffle Participation

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Social Media Announcement (LinkedIn, X/Twitter) welcoming you as a Sponsor

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Cost Per

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*Compliance with Ohio law requires us to only share the information of those who opt in.

All sponsor reprentatives agree to adhere to the code of conduct list on the even site.

Sponsor Add-Ons

In addition to our regular sponsorship packages, we are offering optional add-ons that you may chhose to sign up for.

Room sponsorship - $250

  • Company name on room and company suplied sing in room.

  • Sign must fit on an easel style display. Data Saturday team is not responsible for return of the sign

Speaker Dinner Sponsorship - $750 (Limit 1 sponsor)

  • Networking with speakers

  • Briefly address attendees of the dinner

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If you want to sponsor this event get in touch with the organizers

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Organizer: Peter Shore