Bob Ward
cloudblogs.microsoft.com/sqlserver
Bob Ward is a Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, which owns the development for Microsoft SQL Ground to Cloud. Bob has worked for Microsoft for 31 years on every version of SQL Server shipped from OS/2 1.1 to SQL Server 2022 including Azure SQL. Bob is a well-known speaker on SQL Server, Azure SQL, AI, and Microsoft Fabric often presenting talks on new releases, internals, and specialized topics at events such as SQLBits, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, Fabric Community Conference, and VS Live. You can also learn Azure SQL from him on the popular series https://aka.ms/azuresql4beginners. You can follow him at @bobwardms or linkedin.com/in/bobwardms. Bob is the author of the books Pro SQL Server on Linux, SQL Server 2019 Revealed, Azure SQL Revealed, SQL Server 2022 Revealed, and Azure SQL Revealed 2nd Edition available from Apress Media.
Bob Ward's Training Days
The Cloud Workshop for the SQL ProfessionalSQLBits 2024
Are you thinking, exploring, migrating, or have migrated from SQL Server to Azure? Come translate your SQL Server skills to the cloud in an interactive, hands-on workshop. (In-person only)
Azure SQL and SQL Server for Developers - Immersion WorkshopSQLBits 2023
Going "back to basics" and learn everything you need to know to use Azure SQL and SQL Server at their best and make them a jumpstart for your carreer
The SQL Server 2022 WorkshopSQLBits 2023
Immerse yourself in this day-long workshop on SQL Server 2022 including presentations, hands-on exercises, and interactive Q&A taught by the Microsoft engineering team. You will learn all aspects of what is new in SQL Server 2022 including features for hybrid, built-in query intelligence, industry-proven engine, data virtualization and object storage, and new T-SQL capabilities.
The Hand-on Azure SQL Workshop SQLBits 2022
Translate your existing SQL Server skills to Azure SQL with Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman. You will gain a foundational knowledge of what to use when, as well as how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the "meat and potatoes" of SQL Server in Azure: Security, Performance, and Availability.
Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQLBits 2022
In this session, the Microsoft engineering team will show you everything you need to know based on a migration lifecycle of Assess, Migrate, and Optimize including our experience helping customers migrate. We will demonstrate to you all the tools and give you the knowledge you need to make your migrations seamless, cost efficient, and optimized for speed. This is your one-stop shop to learn how to migrate SQL Server to Azure.
The SQL Server 2019 WorkshopSQLBits 2020
Spend a day with the Microsoft engineering team learning all aspects of SQL Server 2019 using a hands-on, interactive approach.
The Azure SQL WorkshopSQLBits 2020
Translate your existing SQL Server expertise to Azure SQL including Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL managed instance. Learn how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the meat and potatoes of SQL Server in Azure.
Modernize your database with SQL Server 2019SQLBits 2019
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 are quickly approaching end-of-support. If you are looking to modernize your existing database workloads running on SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2, then attend this session to learn about how SQL Server 2019 can help you
A Day Inside SQL ServerSQLBits 2015
If you want to know the internals of SQL Server then this is the session for you. Prepare to have your brain melt in this deep session from the man who knows.
Customer Stories From The Front LineSQLBits 2013
Our Microsoft Support team deals with a lot of different types of customer issues, and we want to share some of the stories from these. Join this full-day pre-con to learn from some of the top customer issues and trends Microsoft Support has faced.
Bob Ward's Sessions
Inside SQL Server 2019SQLBits 2019
Come learn all the new capabilities of SQL Server 2019 directly from the Microsoft engineering team. This session will provide the strategy behind SQL Server 2019 as well as a deep dive into all the new features and how they can help you modernize your data estate with SQL Server.
Experience SQL Server on Linux and ContainersSQLBits 2018
SQL Server 2017 is all about choice. Choice for developers to run on Windows, Linux, or Containers. In this session we will show you the experience of running SQL Server on Linux and Containers including a behind the scenes of how we built it.
Experience SQL Server 2017: The Modern Database PlatformSQLBits 2018
Looking to upgrade your SQL Server? This session will discuss all the new features and capabilities of SQL Server 2017 including SQL Server on Linux, Docker Containers, Graph Database, Python, Adaptive Query Processing, Automatic Tuning, and HADR.
Adaptive query processing in SQL databasesSQLBits 2018
Come learn about the new adaptive query processor in SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL Database. We will discuss how this feature works, how it can benefit your application and queries, and the future of intelligent query processing.
SQL Server 2016 It Just Runs FasterSQLBits 2017
Come take a deep dive and behind the scenes look at why SQL Server 2016 "Just Runs Faster" with little or no application changes.
Enhancements that will make your SQL Server roar-SP1 Ed.SQLBits 2017
It just works – performance and scale in SQL Server 2016 database engine and what is being added to in-market versions.
Keep Your Environment Always On with SQL Server 2016SQLBits 2017
The Microsoft Tiger team will showcase the environments that help you keep your environment Always On
Troubleshooting the Memory of SQL ServerSQLBits 2015
Memory is one of the most confusing and least understood topics for SQL Server. In this session, we will discuss and demonstrate tools and techniques for memory related problems that can occur with the SQL Server Database Engine.
Deploying SQL Server with Microsoft Azure Virtual MachineSQLBits 2015
Many customers are looking toward Cloud technologies to reduce operational and capital expenditures. A popular choices today for SQL Server customers is to deploy in the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine environment. Come to this session and learn how
Windows Azure SQL Database TroubleshootingSQLBits 2013
While knowledge of SQL Server troubleshooting still applies to the Windows Azure SQL Database service, there are new and different features, methods, and tools that are unique to cloud database computing. Come learn about these new techniques.
Inside SQL Server 2019SQLBits 2019
Come learn all the new capabilities of SQL Server 2019 directly from the Microsoft engineering team. This session will provide the strategy behind SQL Server 2019 as well as a deep dive into all the new features and how they can help you modernize your data estate with SQL Server.
Inside SQL Server ContainersSQLBits 2019
Containers are the new virtual machines. They present a new way to deploy, manage, and run SQL Server never possible before. This session will present an internal view of how Docker containers work, how SQL Server runs in them, and how they work in environments such as Kubernetes
Inside SQL Server 2019 PolybaseSQLBits 2019
SQL Server 2019 expands on the Polybase feature from SQL Server 2019 by providing a robust data virtualization solution to reduce the need for ETL and data movement. Come learn how new data connectors work with sources like Oracle, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Terradata, and HDFS.
Experience SQL Server on Linux and ContainersSQLBits 2018
SQL Server 2017 is all about choice. Choice for developers to run on Windows, Linux, or Containers. In this session we will show you the experience of running SQL Server on Linux and Containers including a behind the scenes of how we built it.
Experience SQL Server 2017: The Modern Database PlatformSQLBits 2018
Looking to upgrade your SQL Server? This session will discuss all the new features and capabilities of SQL Server 2017 including SQL Server on Linux, Docker Containers, Graph Database, Python, Adaptive Query Processing, Automatic Tuning, and HADR.
Adaptive query processing in SQL databasesSQLBits 2018
Come learn about the new adaptive query processor in SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL Database. We will discuss how this feature works, how it can benefit your application and queries, and the future of intelligent query processing.
SQL Server 2016 It Just Runs FasterSQLBits 2017
Come take a deep dive and behind the scenes look at why SQL Server 2016 "Just Runs Faster" with little or no application changes.
Keep Your Environment Always On with SQL Server 2016SQLBits 2017
The Microsoft Tiger team will showcase the environments that help you keep your environment Always On
Deploying SQL Server with Microsoft Azure Virtual MachineSQLBits 2015
Many customers are looking toward Cloud technologies to reduce operational and capital expenditures. A popular choices today for SQL Server customers is to deploy in the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine environment. Come to this session and learn how
Windows Azure SQL Database TroubleshootingSQLBits 2013
While knowledge of SQL Server troubleshooting still applies to the Windows Azure SQL Database service, there are new and different features, methods, and tools that are unique to cloud database computing. Come learn about these new techniques.