22-25 April 2026
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SQLBits 2018

Maximise compute performance with Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Learn about the new compute optimized performance tier in SQL Data Warehouse and how to maximize your performance through improved table design and columnstore optimization.
The Azure SQL Data Warehouse service recently launched a new compute-optimized performance tier that delivers new performance capabilities and drives faster insight. With this innovation Azure SQL Data Warehouse is a true powerhouse in the cloud data warehouse industry leveraging the latest hardware innovations such as NVMe SSDs to deliver up to 100x performance gains on customer workloads. This session explains the innovation behind the new offering and demonstrates the value that an optimized for compute performance tier can bring to your cloud data warehouse.

In this session you will learn about the new compute optimized performance tier in Azure SQL Data Warehouse and how to maximize your performance through improved table design and columnstore optimization.