SQLBits 2024
SQL Server and Windows Server Better together on Azure
Join us to learn how you can reap more technical and business benefits by running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. In this session you will get a first look at Windows Server vNext and innovative technologies for SQL Server including new monitoring and AI experiences.
Join us to learn how you can reap more technical and business benefits by running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. You’ll learn how Azure provides optimal cost benefits, performance, and security for these workloads. Get tips as you explore demos on how you can extend Azure innovations to your hybrid and multicloud environments with Azure Arc. And in this session you will get a first look at Windows Server vNext and innovative technologies for SQL Server including new monitoring and AI experiences. In addition, you will hear from AMD on how their hardware innovations power your workloads in Azure Virtual Machines and on-premises.
Speakers
Bob Ward's other proposed sessions for 2026
The Roadmap for One SQL: Edge to PaaS to SaaS - 2026
Ask Me Anything: Migrating On-Prem SQL Server to Azure SQL – Real-World Experience - 2026
Ask us anything - Panel session with SQL LT - 2026
Build Secure, Scalable AI Applications with Azure SQL Database Hyperscale - 2026
Inside SQL Server 2025 Part 1 - 2026
Inside SQL Server 2025 Part 2 - 2026
SQL and AI for the rest of us - 2026
SQL vs. Fabric? Why Not Both! A Practical and Entertaining Guide for All - 2026
SQL Server Versioning Explained - 2026
What's new in the SQL core engine - 2026
Microsoft SQL and AMD in the era of AI - 2026
Bob Ward's previous sessions
The Cloud Workshop for the SQL Professional
Are you thinking, exploring, migrating, or have migrated from SQL Server to Azure? Come translate your SQL Server skills to the cloud in an interactive, hands-on workshop. (In-person only)
Welcome to the world of SQL Copilots
Microsoft is building a new experience of an AI companions called Copilot that are transforming how people work, write code, and solve problems faster. In this session come learn the latest innovations in SQL Copilot technology including GitHub Copilots for developing code and assisting with the T-SQL language. In addition you will get the latest look at Copilot technology to assist you in using and managing SQL in Azure. We will have plenty of demos in this session so come in and get ready to learn the new world of AI companions with SQL.
Come see your SQL Perfmon in the cloud
Come learn the latest innovations for monitoring technologies for SQL Server and Azure SQL
The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel
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SQL Server and Windows Server Better together on Azure
Join us to learn how you can reap more technical and business benefits by running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. In this session you will get a first look at Windows Server vNext and innovative technologies for SQL Server including new monitoring and AI experiences.
Dilip Ramachandran
Dilip Ramachandran's previous sessions
SQL Server and Windows Server Better together on Azure
Join us to learn how you can reap more technical and business benefits by running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. In this session you will get a first look at Windows Server vNext and innovative technologies for SQL Server including new monitoring and AI experiences.
Best Practices in PostgreSQL Tuning: Navigating Key Performance Bottlenecks in the Cloud
This session focuses on optimizing PostgreSQL performance in the cloud, covering best practices to address common performance bottlenecks such as connection management and memory optimization. It offers practical techniques for diagnosing and solving issues, enhancing database health and efficiency in cloud-based as well as on-premises systems.