SQLBits 2024

Zero to Hero with SQL Server on Linux - DBA & Developers

This is a demo filled session where we talk about SQL Server on Linux. We start with basics like using Ansible scripts to deploy SQL Server on Linux, configure best practices to run SQL Server on Linux and also talk about advanced options like configuring performance best practices and HA/DR solutions for SQL Server. Finally, we will discuss the latest news about SQL Server on Linux coming hot from the Microsoft product team.

This session is for anyone who wants to learn more about SQL Server on Linux, regardless of their experience level. Whether you are a DBA who is new to Linux, or a developer who wants to learn how to use SQL Server on Linux, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get started.

Amit Khandelwal's other proposed sessions for 2026

Let's build an AI Python App with mssql-python & SQL Server 2025 - From the Product Team - 2026

Master SQL Server Containers: A DBA’s Guide to Deployment, Management & Modernization to Kubernetes - 2026

Modern AI with SQL Server on Ubuntu: Containers, Vector Search & Beyond - 2026

SQL Server on OpenShift: Unified deployment and management for Windows, Linux & Containers - 2026

What’s New in SQL Server 2025 on Linux: Containers, Kubrenetes- From the product team - 2026

Amit Khandelwal's previous sessions

Zero to Hero with SQL Server on Linux - DBA & Developers

This is a demo filled session where we talk about SQL Server on Linux. We start with basics like using Ansible scripts to deploy SQL Server on Linux, configure best practices to run SQL Server on Linux and also talk about advanced options like configuring performance best practices and HA/DR solutions for SQL Server. Finally, we will discuss the latest news about SQL Server on Linux coming hot from the Microsoft product team.

SQL Server Containers & Kubernetes - Going to Production!

Are you a Database Administrator, DevOps engineer, Cloud Architect or a Developer looking to modernize your data estate and build a true hybrid data estate that does not restrict your choice of deployment? Then this session is for you, learn how you can crawl, walk and run with SQL Server containers in Kubernetes!!

Tejas Shah's other proposed sessions for 2026

Beyond LIKE: Regex & Fuzzy Matching for Advanced Pattern Matching in Azure SQL & SQL Server 2025 - 2026

From FOR JSON to Native JSON: Build Faster Apps with Native JSON in SQL - 2026

Regex Deep Dive in SQL: From SQLCLR Assemblies to First‑Class T‑SQL - 2026

Top New T‑SQL Features in SQL Server 2025 Every Developer Should Know - 2026

Tejas Shah's previous sessions

Zero to Hero with SQL Server on Linux - DBA & Developers

This is a demo filled session where we talk about SQL Server on Linux. We start with basics like using Ansible scripts to deploy SQL Server on Linux, configure best practices to run SQL Server on Linux and also talk about advanced options like configuring performance best practices and HA/DR solutions for SQL Server. Finally, we will discuss the latest news about SQL Server on Linux coming hot from the Microsoft product team.

SQL Server Containers & Kubernetes - Going to Production!

Are you a Database Administrator, DevOps engineer, Cloud Architect or a Developer looking to modernize your data estate and build a true hybrid data estate that does not restrict your choice of deployment? Then this session is for you, learn how you can crawl, walk and run with SQL Server containers in Kubernetes!!