22-25 April 2026

Why SQL Server is Worth It

2025

TL; DR

Are you being pressured to migrate apps to free open-source databases? Take a humorous look at the benefits of SQL Server compared to it's biggest open source competition, PostgreSQL.

Session Details

Open-source databases like PostgreSQL have seen a lot of uptake in recent years, but when it comes to handling enterprise-scale workloads with seamless integration and unmatched performance, SQL Server leaves PostgreSQL struggling to keep up. In this 20 minute session, you will learn about the good things open source databases can do, and also why a mature database like SQL Server is absolutely worth the money your organization paid or it. Not to mention, security.

3 things you'll get out of this session

To understand the feature gaps of PostgreSQL to SQL Server. To understand where there can be benefits to an open-source DB. To understand why we know and love SQL Server.