The Power of Polybase with SQL - True Data Virtualization
Discover the power of Polybase in SQL Server for true data virtualization in this 21-minute conference talk from SQLBits. Learn about Polybase's history, its significance, and practical applications. Explore how this feature virtualizes data, enabling seamless integration with various data sources. Understand use cases, implementation techniques, and witness a live demonstration. Gain insights into data lake virtualization, object storage querying, and backup/restore capabilities. Delve into pushdown computation and Polybase's evolution since SQL Server 2016. Presented by Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect Manish Kumar and co-speaker Haider Raza, this talk covers SQL 2019, Managed Instance, SQL 2022, and big data engineering concepts, suitable for both developers and data professionals.