SQLBits 2017

Graphs Are Everywhere - Graph DB Support in SQL vNext

Learn about graph databases and how they are implemented in SQL Server vNext

Graph databases solve a lot of complex relationship problems that relational databases struggle
to support. Relational databases are optimized for capturing data and answering
transactional data questions. Graph databases are highly optimized for answering questions about data relationships. Do you, as an architect, understand which data stories need which type of technology?

Master Data
Networks & Infrastructure
Trees and Hierarchies

In this session you will learn which data stories are the right fit for your relational stores, and
which are the right fit for graph databases. You will learn options for bringing this data together for more intelligent data solutions. You will learn the basics of how this is implemented in the next release of SQL Server.

Karen Lopez's previous sessions

Graphs Are Everywhere - Graph DB Support in SQL vNext

Learn about graph databases and how they are implemented in SQL Server vNext

7 Databases in 70 Minutes

Learn about 7 SQL and NoSQL databases: how they work, when to use them, and how they form a modern data architecture

5+ Database Design Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Karen discusses five (plus a few more) database design blunders with tips on how to avoid them. Audience members will also be able to contribute their war stories of design fails, WTHs and D'ohs.

Joey D'Antoni's previous sessions

You Can't Govern Data You Don't Understand

Data governance is an important driver to any IT organization, but it is not an IT responsibility. Learn about how to help your company build a data governance function, and how to make it business priority.

How Do I Reduce My Cloud Bill?

Learn some of the root causes of high cloud bills and what you can do to solve them.

Stop Doing Stupid $%^--How Not to Secure Your Environment

Lean about some of the worst security practices observed in the wild and have a good laugh.

Choosing the Right Data Store--An Overview of Azure Data Platform Choices

There are a lot of options in Azure for your data. In this session you will learn about the various options for how to store data fro your app, and a decision tree for how to make the best choices for your application.

Automagic Tuning in SQL Server

Understand the automatic performance changes in Azure SQL and SQL Server

Dealing with Bad Networks - The Availability Conundrum

Are you trying to increase uptime locally or for disaster recovery but your network is terrible? Join the club. This session will discuss different techniques, their pros and cons, as well as considerations for availability when your network is flaky at best.

Deep Inside Azure SQL High Availability

Want to have a deep dive into how SQL Server and Azure SQL service maintain high availablity? This is your session.

Understanding Azure Active Directory for Data Professionals

Authentication and security in Azure use a different model. In this session you will learn how that works, and how to make it work for you applications.

When Anti-Patterns Become Best Practices

SQL Server has long had a series of development anti-practices like using scalar functions and table valued functions that are vastly improved in modern versions of the database engine. Learn what's fixed.

Getting Started with Learning Azure

Join three Microsoft Data Platform MVPs to discuss the best approach with building your Azure skills. You will learn the best approaches to gaining the skills you need to function in a cloud world.

Azure Managed Instances—Your Bridge to the Cloud

Managed Instances can make your cloud migrations simpler, but have their own nuances. Learn about what you need to know to manage this new platform.

Building a Data Delivery Solution in the Cloud

Case study on using all of the Azure Data Platform and how to build out your optimal architecture.

Graphs Are Everywhere - Graph DB Support in SQL vNext

Learn about graph databases and how they are implemented in SQL Server vNext

Who Am I? Managing Identities in Azure

Learn about identity management in Azure. You will learn about how to manage identity across your cloud environments.