22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2024
Relational or Non-Relational? Choosing the Best Database for the Task
Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The same can be said for non-relational databases. This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why.
Is your organization using the right type of database or is it just using what's already available? Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The exact same can be said for non-relational databases as well. So how does one make sure they're leveraging the database model that best addresses the project's needs and helps guarantee scalability and performance for years to come?
This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why. Attend this session and leave with architecture skills necessary to make this determination early in the design phase and help set your team's next undertaking on the path to success!
This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why. Attend this session and leave with architecture skills necessary to make this determination early in the design phase and help set your team's next undertaking on the path to success!
Speakers
Bob Pusateri's previous sessions
Relational or Non-Relational? Choosing the Best Database for the Task
Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The same can be said for non-relational databases. This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why.
Maximizing Database Performance With Isolation Levels
How does a database handle multiple processes all trying to read and write at the same time? The answer is transaction isolation levels, and Azure SQL Database and SQL Server offer several to choose from depending on your workload's needs. Attend this session to understand how they work, why they matter, and how proper concurrency settings can result in great performance improvements!
Relational or Non-Relational? Choosing the Best Database for the Task
Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The same can be said for non-relational databases. This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why.
Select Stars: A SQL DBAs Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB
Are you curious about Azure Cosmos DB? This is the session for you! Join us to find out what it is, how it compares to other database platforms, and what all the hype is about!
SQL Server Administration on Linux
Come learn how to set up a production-grade SQL Server on Linux environment!
VLDBs: Lessons Learned
Maintaining very large databases (VLDBs) can involve a lot more creativity and bending of the rules than their smaller brethren. Attend this session to learn tips and tricks amassed from years of managing them.