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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.

Migrating SQL Server Workloads to Azure Successfully

Description

The time has come to migrate your SQL Server estate to the Azure cloud.  Your manager has heard it will save them money, it's elastic and he would be silly not to move everything to Azure.  You are undoubtedly a bit more cautious and have a whole bunch of hopes. fears and expectations: 

  • What do I need
  • Can I move my databases
  • how do I move them
  • Will my applications still work
  • what are the restrictions
  • how much will it cost
  • what's all this DTU stuff

You will no doubt have a load more questions as well but this is a good list to get started with.  Don't worry though, during this day long session we'll address all of these questions and more.  During the day we will look how to

  • Plan your SQL Server Migration
  • Implement the move
  • Test that everything still works.

When you leave this session you are going to have a good understanding of what the cloud can offer for SQL Server along with things you need to consider before jumping into the move.  You'll know and understand where things will break and whether by thinking a bit differently you can fix it.


Allan is the CIO of Elastabytes, a Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in migrating data workloads to Azure.

Learning Objectives

Previous Experience

Tech Covered

Azure