r/SQLServer is a subreddit with 65k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses sql, server, sql server, database, and mssql, and they frequently recommend/review dictation software.
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Popular Themes in r/SQLServer
#1
Solution Requests
: "I built a free SSMS extension – query history, grid filter and more (SSMS 18-22)"
15 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "SSMS color tabs by environment"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I am steadily losing faith in SQL Managed Instances"
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I built an open SQL Server "clone" in Rust (Iridium SQL)"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "June 2026 | Job Opportunities"
1 post
#6
News
: "Hey SQL partners — join us for an AMA with Priya Sathy, Anna Hoffman, and me"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SQLServer
#1
Sql
: "Introducing Sql MCP Server"
191 posts
#2
Server
: "Introducing SQL MCP Server"
117 posts
#3
Sql Server
: "New Release: Performance Studio for Sql Server (FREE|MIT)"
92 posts
#4
Database
: "SQL Server 2025 issue with higher number of Databases"
62 posts
#5
Mssql
: "Mssql May Newsletter"
39 posts
#6
Performance
: "New Release: Performance Studio for SQL Server (FREE|MIT)"
29 posts
#7
Ssms
: "Ssms color tabs by environment"
26 posts
#8
Azure
: "Is $5/mo Azure SQL DB Basic Service a better service than a regular shared host?"
21 posts
#9
Looking For
19 posts
#10
Job
: "June 2026 | Job Opportunities"
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/SQLServer
Dictation Software
1 review
#1
Windows 10 Speech Recognition
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/SQLServer
#1
Community Share
: "Death of the DBA (Again)"
93 posts
#2
Question
: "SQL Server performance tips beyond indexing? What actually makes a difference?"
48 posts
#3
Discussion
: "OMG! I Just Discovered Query Execution Plans 😳"
40 posts
#4
Certification
: "New certification "Microsoft Certified: SQL AI Developer Associate" and the DP-800 exam is now generally available"
2 posts
#5
Azure SQL/Managed Insances
: "I am steadily losing faith in SQL Managed Instances"
1 post
#6
Community Request
: "It's "Life of a SSMS PM" Friday Feedback!"
1 post
#7
Educational Tool
: "Learn SQL via typing practice"
1 post
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+7k members(12.9%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026