Should I Move My Production SQL Server Workloads to Containers
Explore the pros and cons of containerizing SQL Server workloads, examining architectural differences, advantages, and challenges to help decide if containers are right for your production environment.
Choosing Database Hardware for SQL Server 2019
Optimize SQL Server 2019 hardware selection for performance and cost-efficiency. Learn to evaluate workloads, choose processors, and navigate licensing changes to maximize database server capabilities.
Azure SQL Database - Maximizing Cloud Performance and Availability
Optimize Azure SQL Database performance and availability for mission-critical applications. Learn best practices, configuration tips, and troubleshooting techniques to maximize cloud resources and achieve 99.995% uptime.
Privacy and Security by Design in a Cloud Environment
Learn security and privacy design principles for cloud architectures, with practical implementation examples and best practices for integrating these crucial aspects into your solutions.
Azure Storage Options for Analytics
Explore Azure storage options for analytics, including data lakes and databases. Learn best practices, structures, and appropriate choices for different scenarios to build effective data ecosystems.
Improving Availability in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database with Accelerated Database Recovery and Resumable Operations
Discover innovations in SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL Database that enhance database availability, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations for improved performance and reliability.
Enabling End to End Scenarios with Data Virtualization in SQL Server 2019
Explore SQL Server 2019's data virtualization for seamless querying of Oracle tables, with enhanced features like data classification and server-based auditing for comprehensive data management solutions.
Data Classification and Masking - The What and How of Data Protection
Learn techniques for protecting sensitive data across systems using SSMS and SQL Server tools. Explore data classification, dynamic and static masking to ensure data security while maintaining accuracy for testing and analytics.
SQL PowerShell 2019 - The Lingua Franca for the Data Platform
Explore PowerShell's versatility in managing diverse data platforms, from Excel to Azure SQL. Learn object-based data handling, code documentation, and sharing through PowerShell Notebooks for seamless integration across Microsoft data products.
A Behind the Scenes Look at ML, AI, and Deep Learning
Explore the mechanics of ML, AI, and Deep Learning, understanding their differences and inner workings. Gain fundamental knowledge to support decision-making and organizational AI initiatives.
Six Ways to Improve SQL Server Application Security
Explore six mindsets for enhancing SQL Server application security, covering encryption, key management, data governance, and more. Gain actionable strategies to improve database development security.
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.
Emergency! Are You Ready for Disaster to Strike?
Prepare for data center disasters and ransomware attacks through regular practice of recovery processes. Learn strategies to ensure business continuity in critical situations.
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.
Text Mining & Sentiment Analysis Made Easy
Learn to analyze text data using Azure Cognitive Services and Power BI. Extract key phrases, derive sentiment scores, and create effective visual dashboards without needing advanced data science skills.
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.
Empowering the SQL Server Professional with Linux Scripting
Enhance SQL Server skills with Linux scripting: learn shell scripting techniques, tips, and tricks to complement PowerShell expertise for Azure environments. Includes practical demos and a cheat sheet.
AI to the Masses! But How? Pixie Dust?
Explore Azure's AI options for data science, weighing considerations and practical applications to make informed decisions about implementing AI in your organization.
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.
AI for Analysts
Discover how AI enhances the analyst role, learn techniques to leverage AI in your work, and optimize collaboration with data science teams for better decision-making and career growth.