22-25 April 2026 
Azure DevOps trio
2022TL; DR
Welcome to Azure DevOps trio, a tale about how a development team and an operations team have to bond together and start using Azure DevOps for Data Platform deployments.
Session Details
Welcome to Azure DevOps trio, a tale about how a development team and an operations team have to bond together and start using Azure DevOps for Data Platform deployments.
This session will cover the process of developing a CI/CD process, starting the process of getting the team on board and ending with making an actual release.
Usually this session is a duet. However, we have made it a trio especially for SQLBits to introduce a new speaker.
We will discuss
- the challenges of implementing DevOps
- setting up a database solution project
- getting started with source control
- testing your database releases using tSQLt
- setting up your Azure Devops pipelines
- using Azure DevOps with Azure Data Engineering services
After this session you will have the tools and knowledge to get started with DevOps and get your development process to the next level.
Feedback Link - https://sqlb.it/?7033
This session will cover the process of developing a CI/CD process, starting the process of getting the team on board and ending with making an actual release.
Usually this session is a duet. However, we have made it a trio especially for SQLBits to introduce a new speaker.
We will discuss
- the challenges of implementing DevOps
- setting up a database solution project
- getting started with source control
- testing your database releases using tSQLt
- setting up your Azure Devops pipelines
- using Azure DevOps with Azure Data Engineering services
After this session you will have the tools and knowledge to get started with DevOps and get your development process to the next level.
Feedback Link - https://sqlb.it/?7033
3 things you'll get out of this session
Speakers
Kev Chant's other proposed sessions for 2026
Applying DevOps practices to your Power BI deployments in Microsoft Fabric - 2026
Build Your DataOps Foundation With CI/CD for Power BI and Fabric - 2026
Deploy Smarter: Enterprise CI/CD in Microsoft Fabric Using fabric-cli and fabric-cicd - 2026
From Commit to Production: Chapter one of your End-to-End CI/CD Story for Microsoft Fabric with ADO - 2026
From Commit to Production: Chapter two of your End-to-End CI/CD Story for Microsoft Fabric with ADO - 2026
From Setup to Deployment: A full day of CI/CD excellence for Microsoft Fabric using Azure DevOps - 2026
Microsoft Fabric: The Big Picture in One Frame - 2026
The F-Files: Mastering DP-700 Microsoft Fabric Mysteries - 2026
Kev Chant's previous sessions
Unveiling the magic of CI/CD for SQL Server using GitHub Actions
In this expert session we unveil the magic of CI/CD for SQL Server updates using GitHub Actions.
Github and Azure DevOps Duet - SQLBits edition
A tale about how a development team and an operations team must bond together and figure out how to use GitHub and Azure DevOps together for Data Platform deployments.
Azure Data Engineering services used to analyze data
Overview to some of the more popular Azure Data Engineering services used to analyze data
Battle tested project planning with Azure Devops boards
Azure boards within Azure DevOps give you the capability to organise your project and analyse the it’s progress. Do you want your manager to stop bugging you about your project’s progress, come to this session?
Sander Stad
sqlstad.nl
Sander Stad's previous sessions
Streamlining Power BI with PowerShell
Power BI is a vital tool for data analytics, but managing workspaces, access, and data sets manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Saying no is OK
In the high-demand IT field, professionals often struggle with overcommitment and work-life balance. This presentation, "Saying No is OK," offers practical insights and strategies for IT professionals to assertively manage their workload and protect their well-being. Learn the art of saying no, how to prioritize, and maintain professionalism while achieving a healthier work-life balance. Join us for a transformative session that will empower you to succeed while setting necessary boundaries.
Unveiling the magic of CI/CD for SQL Server using GitHub Actions
In this expert session we unveil the magic of CI/CD for SQL Server updates using GitHub Actions.
Github and Azure DevOps Duet - SQLBits edition
A tale about how a development team and an operations team must bond together and figure out how to use GitHub and Azure DevOps together for Data Platform deployments.
Battle tested project planning with Azure Devops boards
Azure boards within Azure DevOps give you the capability to organise your project and analyse the it’s progress. Do you want your manager to stop bugging you about your project’s progress, come to this session?
Start to See With tSQLt
Unit testing with databases is fairly new and is not yet embraced within database development.
We'll learn how we can implement setup a database project, implement basic unit testing with tSQLt
Solving the dev DB problem with Docker and dbaclone
Shared dev databases have a disastrous effect on quality and throughput. However, moving to self-service dev/test databases is hard due to storage and data privacy concerns. The solution? Docker and dbaclone.
