Meet the PG: SQL Leadership

The Cloud Workshop for the SQL Professional

Are you thinking, exploring, migrating, or have migrated from SQL Server to Azure? Come translate your SQL Server skills to the cloud in an interactive, hands-on workshop. (In-person only)

Welcome to the world of SQL Copilots

Microsoft is building a new experience of an AI companions called Copilot that are transforming how people work, write code, and solve problems faster. In this session come learn the latest innovations in SQL Copilot technology including GitHub Copilots for developing code and assisting with the T-SQL language. In addition you will get the latest look at Copilot technology to assist you in using and managing SQL in Azure. We will have plenty of demos in this session so come in and get ready to learn the new world of AI companions with SQL.

Come see your SQL Perfmon in the cloud

Come learn the latest innovations for monitoring technologies for SQL Server and Azure SQL

The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel

TBD

SQL Server and Windows Server Better together on Azure

Join us to learn how you can reap more technical and business benefits by running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. In this session you will get a first look at Windows Server vNext and innovative technologies for SQL Server including new monitoring and AI experiences.

Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2022 Database Engine

Demo-heavy session on new enhancements in the SQL Server database engine which are hidden gems and solve real-world problems.

Data tiering using data Virtualization in SQL

TBD

Achieve peak performance and availability for your SQL Server and Azure SQL workloads with core engi

SQL Engine forms the core of the database platform that powers SQL Server and Azure SQL. In this session we will deep dive into few features that enable you to run your mission-critical applications at peak performance, reliability and availability.

Making the SQL Query Processor Work for you

TBD

Building AI ready applications

In this session, we’ll explore the development of AI-ready applications using Azure SQL DB, open-source platforms and Azure AI services. We’ll cover the principles of modern application design, delve into the vector capabilities that enhance application performance, and demonstrate how to interact with your data conversationally. This session is a must for those looking to leverage Azure for building intelligent, data-driven applications.

The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel

TBD

JSON - a first class citizen in Azure SQL DB

In this session, you will learn new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. We’ll explore how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. We’ll also demonstrate how to query JSON data using SQL, providing a powerful tool for data manipulation and retrieval. Join us to discover how JSON and Azure SQL DB can work together to enhance your data management capabilities. You will get a sneak peek to other upcoming key features and improvements around T-SQL string operations too!

Generative AI: Concepts, Tools, and Applications for Data Professionals

In this session, you will learn how generative AI works, its limitations, the main tools and processes you can use, and where you can use it to enhance your data estate and data projects.

Should I become a manager in IT

In this session we'll cover the decision points in your career that you need to understand for becoming a manager, the traits you should have, the training you need to be successful, and the ways you can help your employees and organization thrive.

Should I become a manager in IT

In this session we'll cover the decision points in your career that you need to understand for becoming a manager, the traits you should have, the training you need to be successful, and the ways you can help your employees and organization thrive.

Welcome to the world of SQL Copilots

Microsoft is building a new experience of an AI companions called Copilot that are transforming how people work, write code, and solve problems faster. In this session come learn the latest innovations in SQL Copilot technology including GitHub Copilots for developing code and assisting with the T-SQL language. In addition you will get the latest look at Copilot technology to assist you in using and managing SQL in Azure. We will have plenty of demos in this session so come in and get ready to learn the new world of AI companions with SQL.

Making the SQL Query Processor Work for you

TBD

Zero to Hero with SQL Server on Linux - DBA & Developers

This is a demo filled session where we talk about SQL Server on Linux. We start with basics like using Ansible scripts to deploy SQL Server on Linux, configure best practices to run SQL Server on Linux and also talk about advanced options like configuring performance best practices and HA/DR solutions for SQL Server. Finally, we will discuss the latest news about SQL Server on Linux coming hot from the Microsoft product team.

SQL Server Containers & Kubernetes - Going to Production!

Are you a Database Administrator, DevOps engineer, Cloud Architect or a Developer looking to modernize your data estate and build a true hybrid data estate that does not restrict your choice of deployment? Then this session is for you, learn how you can crawl, walk and run with SQL Server containers in Kubernetes!!

Building AI ready applications

In this session, we’ll explore the development of AI-ready applications using Azure SQL DB, open-source platforms and Azure AI services. We’ll cover the principles of modern application design, delve into the vector capabilities that enhance application performance, and demonstrate how to interact with your data conversationally. This session is a must for those looking to leverage Azure for building intelligent, data-driven applications.

The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel

TBD

Accelerate your Oracle & Mainframe Modernization journey to Azure SQL

Come join this session if you are helping Oracle, Mainframe/AS400 workloads move to SQL and Azure. You will understand our product strategy, reusable solutions, and get to know real world customer case studies who have done this on Azure/SQL for their mission critical workloads.

The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel

TBD

Operational insights in your hybrid-cloud multi-cloud SQL inventory outside azure using Arc SQL Serv

Get insights on performance, inventory, license management, best practices, security and governance of all your SQL Servers wherever they are running

Business continuity of on-prem SQL Servers using Azure services through Arc

Use data management services such as automated backups, point-in-time restore, long-term backup retention, monitoring, and more with ease rolling updates for your mission critical SQL clusters. All available through software assurance through SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc.