Live Webcast Abstract
AI agents are everywhere. But how do they actually help you run SQL Server?
We’ll build a DBA agent from the ground up using Media Context Protocol (MCP). You’ll see how MCP connects a language model to your existing tooling. We’ll give that agent real, actionable skills across availability management, backup and recovery, security and auditing, and observability. We’ll work through what skill files look like in practice and how to structure them, so the agent actually knows what it’s doing.
The focus throughout is on control and trust. Fast-moving AI tools are only useful if your operations and security teams believe in them. You’ll leave with a practical architecture you can apply to your own SQL Server estate the next day.
You’ll learn how to:
- Explain what AI agents and MCP are and how they apply to database operations
- Build DBA agent skills for availability, recovery, security/auditing, and observability
- Design trust and control guardrails that keep humans in the decision loop
Date
Thursday, Sept 3, 2026
1:00 PM EDT (New York) | 5:00 PM UTC
Speaker
Anthony Nocentino is an accomplished technology professional, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He is a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage.
He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and is recognized globally for his SQL Server, Kubernetes, and Public cloud infrastructure expertise. He is the author of “SQL Server on Kubernetes” and “Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed” as well as Pluralsight courses.
Anthony has a Masters degree in Computer Science with research publications in high-performance/low-latency data access algorithms and spatial database systems.
Anthony’s passion for technology and ability to deliver engaging and informative presentations make him a sought-after conference speaker internationally at leading data and cloud conferences. Attendees can expect to leave their sessions with a deep understanding of the technology and practical tips.
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