Daniel Janik

Daniel Janik has been supporting SQL Server for 18 years as a DBA, developer, architect, and consultant. He spent six years at Microsoft Corporation supporting SQL Server as a Senior Premier Field Engineer (PFE) where he supported over 287 different clients with both reactive and proactive database needs. Daniel has spoken at several SQL Saturday events across the US and Caribbean and regularly speaks at PASS local chapters.

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Shifting Mindsets: Why FinOps is Essential for Cloud Efficiency

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March 2026 SQL Server Security Updates

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How Fabric Mirroring Transformed with SQL Server 2025

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

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A Full Shutdown

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OPENQUERY Flexibility

Which of these are valid OPENQUERY() uses?

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