Engage in an exclusive session with Microsoft's Engineering Team, led by Rie Irish, to explore the intricacies of databases and data warehousing at Microsoft. Gain insider knowledge about SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and other Azure data services directly from Engineering PMs. Discover the product development process, the team's dedication and passion, and their collaboration with MVPs and the community. Delve into topics such as Synapse, SQL Server's future, Query Store, Azure Arc, and database configurations. Explore pricing models, performance optimization, cumulative updates, and the evolution from SQL Server 2000 to modern data warehousing solutions. Participate in a Q&A session covering contained databases, container integration, and SQL replication. Note that no NDA material will be discussed during this 1 hour 15 minute talk from the PASS Data Community Summit.