For years, SQL Server performance tuning has meant long hours with execution plans, wait stats, missing index hints, and a strong cup of coffee. It takes experience to see patterns and connect the dots. Now AI can help speed up that process. In this session, I will show you how to use AI to review slow queries, interpret execution plans, and spot common performance issues. Not as magic. Not as a replacement. But as a smart assistant that helps you think faster.
We will walk through real examples and talk honestly about where AI is genuinely helpful and where your judgment still matters most. You will see practical workflows and clear techniques that you can start using right away. The goal is simple. Use AI to save time, reduce guesswork, and become even more confident in your performance tuning decisions.