Office Hours: Database Q&A in Kyoto, Japan

[@Lazzerman42]

The white outline of your shirt made me think you where in a studio with a green screen :) The background was so perfect that you looked like you were "cut out" from the scene. Have a nice stay in Japan

[@Pastryarchy]

The graph answer was awesome, thank you!

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@theDirector84]

I totally agree on the session length at conferences. The best ones I've been to, all of the sessions are between 2 and 4 hours in the past 28 years. Also agree on the networking. Most of my best networking has been in the lounge post session.

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

I'm happy that SQLBits 2025 added 2-hour sessions back in!

[@jcrussell5723]

"What is the problem that you are trying to resolve?" I swear I say that at least 6 times a week whether it's to a Dev, a manager or even the younger DBAs

[@Pastryarchy]

At least ask yourself 6 times before asking Brent hahah

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

HAHAHA

[@jameslupolt4725]

Thanks for the great answers to both of my questions. - JRL

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

I'm glad you got some good info!

[@quanghieuvu1012]

Really great content 👍👍

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Groot_for_prez]

How is the language barrier in Kyoto? Is English prevalent there?

[@BrentOzarUnlimited]

English is pretty hit or miss, but most restaurants have English menus, and for general tourist stuff, you can get by pretty easily. You have to resort to gesturing now and then though.