Azure Machine Learning 101
Explore Azure ML's no-code approach to machine learning, from data preparation to model deployment, suitable for both beginners and experienced data scientists.
PowerApps and AI - A Flow of Location Events
Explore PowerApps and AI integration for location tracking, using Bing maps, Azure SQL, and Cognitive Services. Learn to create mobile apps with real-time alerts and location-aware web searches.
Azure Arc - Bring Azure Data Services to On-Premises, Multi-Cloud and Edge
Learn to deploy Azure data services on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments using Azure Arc. Gain cloud benefits, automation, elastic scaling, and unified management across hybrid infrastructures.
SQL Server and Azure SQL Database Intelligent Query Performance
Explore groundbreaking enhancements in Intelligent Query Processing for SQL Server and Azure SQL Database, improving critical parallel workloads at scale while adapting to evolving data landscapes.
SQL Managed Instance - A Fully Managed SQL Server in the Cloud
Explore Azure SQL Managed Instance's features, benefits, and migration best practices. Learn about architecture, pricing, and disaster recovery for efficient cloud-based SQL Server workloads.
Journey to the Cloud - Planning the First Steps
Comprehensive guide to initiating cloud migration, covering key considerations, stakeholder involvement, region selection, timelines, and costs. Equips you with essential knowledge for a successful transition.
Deep Dive with Data Migration Tools and Azure Database Migration Service - DMS
Explore SQL Server migration to Azure with near-zero downtime using Microsoft's tools. Learn to assess, plan, and execute migrations efficiently across your data estate.
What's New in SQL Server Tools
Explore upcoming features in Azure Data Studio and SQL Server tools, including SQL Notebooks. Learn about recent improvements and get a first look at highly requested functionalities to enhance your database management experience.
Ingesting and Managing Petabytes of Data with Azure Data Factory
Explore improvements in Azure Data Factory for simplified data integration and management, including code-free ETL/ELT and comprehensive data overview, empowering enterprises to handle petabytes of data for valuable insights.
Choice with Compatibility - SQL Server 2019 on Linux and Containers
Explore SQL Server 2019's enhanced capabilities on Linux and containers, including new features like Replication, DTC, and Polybase, for a robust enterprise database solution across diverse platforms.
SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machine Re-Imagined
Explore new features of SQL Server on Azure VM: enhanced manageability, improved performance, flexible licensing, and integration with unified Azure SQL Service for optimal database management.
Infrastructure for the DBA - An Introduction
Comprehensive overview of infrastructure layers for DBAs, covering hardware, network, storage, virtualization, and operating systems to enhance problem-solving and proactive management skills.
Best, Better, Hyperscale! The Last Database You Will Ever Need in the Cloud
Explore Azure Hyperscale: a cloud-native, scalable database solution offering SQL Server features for innovation and future-proofing. Learn deployment patterns, best practices, and its underlying architecture.
Azure Data Studio - The Challenger
Explore Azure Data Studio's features, benefits, and comparison to SQL Server Management Studio. Learn about its cross-platform capabilities, monitoring tools, and use cases.
Data Quality Round-trip in the MS Dataplatform
Explore comprehensive data quality solutions using Microsoft's Data Platform, including Machine Learning, Azure Data Factory, and SQL Server 2019, to address and resolve data quality challenges.
Columnstore Indexes in 2017-2019
Explore recent enhancements to Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2017-2019, focusing on performance improvements for Data Warehouses and BI solutions. Learn about new features and fixes for high-scale environments.
SQL Server and Azure Data - What to Use When
Explore SQL Server deployment options across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Learn decision-making strategies for modernizing your data platform and choosing the right solution for your needs.
How Do I Ensure My Azure Modern Data Warehouse Is Secure
Comprehensive guide to securing Azure-based data platforms, covering network security, client connections, firewalls, VNET rules, and Azure AD. Includes SQL security features and encryption options for robust data protection.
Choosing Your Cloud - Step 2 in Your Cloud Migration Journey
Explore cloud vendor strengths, migration tools, and service mapping for OLTP and BI-stack migrations. Learn to evaluate single-vendor benefits and challenges for informed cloud platform selection.
Azure SQL Database Edge - Overview
Explore Azure SQL Database Edge: optimized for edge computing with streaming support, machine learning, and "develop once, deploy anywhere" capabilities. Learn about features, deployments, and customer scenarios.
Azure SQL Database - Lessons Learned from the Trenches
Discover best practices, tips, and monitoring techniques for optimizing Azure SQL Database performance in production environments, based on real-world Microsoft CSS support cases and customer engagements.