22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2020
SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines reimagined
In this session, we will discuss new features recently announced for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
With SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machine, get the combined performance, security, and analytics of SQL Server, backed by the flexibility, security, and hybrid connectivity of Azure VMs. In this session, we will discuss new features recently announced for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines with SQL VM resource provider around enhanced manageability, improved performance, flexible licensing, and integration of SQL VM with unified Azure SQL Service.
Speakers
Pam Lahoud's previous sessions
SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machine Reimagined
In this session, we will cover topics such as the different virtual machine types that are most appropriate for SQL Server workloads (including the new Ebdsv5 series), configuring storage, and features unique to Azure such as host caching and write acceleration that can help boost your performance without breaking the bank.
AMA with the Microsoft Engineering team hosted by Bob Ward
Come get your questions answered live on stage by members of the Microsoft engineering team. This will be a fun and interactive session hosted by Bob Ward. We will take questions live from the audience plus those who are connected virtually.
SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machine – Configuring for price-performance
In this session, we will cover topics such as the different virtual machine types that are most appropriate for SQL Server workloads (including the new Ebdsv5 series), configuring storage, and features unique to Azure such as host caching and write acceleration that can help boost your performance without breaking the bank.
SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines reimagined
In this session, we will discuss new features recently announced for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.