SQLBits encompasses everything from in-depth technical immersions to the enhancement of valuable soft skills. The full agenda will be announced in the spring; in the meantime check out the timetable and content we cover below.
2024 Training Days
Presenting 2024’s selection of training days, encompassing a deep dive into a range of subjects with some of the best data trainers in the world.
- 08:00 Registration opens and breakfast served.
- All training days run simultaneously across the venue from 09:00 – 17:00 with co-ordinated breaks.
- All training days include regular refreshment breaks and a lunch stop to rest, recharge, and chat to fellow delegates.
- No evening events planned, but if you’re staying over the night beforehand, why not join us in the Aviator on Monday night to meet the training day speakers for an informal drinks reception.
MPP: Data Warehousing at Scale with SQLDW & APS
Description
Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) database systems are designed to deliver performance at scale. This one day session will give you an excellent foundation in the concepts underpinning MPP. It will also accelerate your development skills and practical experience using Azure SQL Data Warehouse and APS.
This pre-con will contain a number of lab exercises that you will be able to work do both on site and complete at home at your leisure.
JRJ is a Principal Program Manager for Microsoft. His focus and passion is MPP. He developed the APS training course material and co-authored many topics on azure for Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
Topics covered in the days session will include:
This pre-con will contain a number of lab exercises that you will be able to work do both on site and complete at home at your leisure.
JRJ is a Principal Program Manager for Microsoft. His focus and passion is MPP. He developed the APS training course material and co-authored many topics on azure for Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
Topics covered in the days session will include:
- Conceptual introduction to massively parallel processing (MPP)
- Data warehouse design
- Query execution and optimisation
- Data migration strategies
- Data integration options and considerations
- Analytics Platform System
- Azure SQL Data Warehouse
- PolyBase
- Azure Data Factory
- Power BI
Learning Objectives
Previous Experience
Tech Covered
performance, Azure, data warehousing, APS, Synapse Analytics