22-25 April 2026 
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SQLBits 2026
Cross-Stitch Your Career: Level Up from DBA to Fabric Administrator
Ready to evolve as DBA for the era of Microsoft Fabric? This session will show you how to “cross-stitch” your expertise into Fabric administration. Learn key fundamentals, and how to translate and apply your core DBA skills. to this unified platform. Discover how familiar tools and practices (security, performance tuning, monitoring etc.) adapt to this SaaS platform for modern data management.
Are you ready to evolve your role as a DBA for the era of Microsoft Fabric? The data landscape is changing rapidly, and Fabric introduces a unified SaaS platform that redefines how we manage, secure, and optimize data. But here’s the good news: your hard-earned DBA expertise is not obsolete—it’s your superpower. This session will show you how to “cross-stitch” those familiar skills into Fabric administration and you will learn how to thrive in this new environment and not just survive as a newbie Fabricator.
We’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of Microsoft Fabric—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts traditional database roles. Then, we’ll dive into practical strategies for translating core DBA responsibilities such as security, performance tuning, monitoring, and governance into Fabric’s architecture. You’ll learn how familiar tools and practices adapt to a SaaS model, and where new approaches are required.
To make it real, we’ll include a demo showcasing how to configure and monitor workloads in Fabric, apply security principles, and leverage performance insights using built-in capabilities. By the end of this 50-minute deep dive, you’ll understand not only the “what” and “why” but also the “how”—with actionable steps to future-proof your career.
Why attend?
- Gain clarity on how DBA skills map to Fabric administration.
Learn practical techniques for managing data in a SaaS platform.
- See real-world demos that bridge theory and practice.
- Leave with confidence to lead your organization’s transition to modern data management.
If you’ve ever wondered how your DBA expertise fits into the world of Fabric, this session is your roadmap. Join us and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
We’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of Microsoft Fabric—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts traditional database roles. Then, we’ll dive into practical strategies for translating core DBA responsibilities such as security, performance tuning, monitoring, and governance into Fabric’s architecture. You’ll learn how familiar tools and practices adapt to a SaaS model, and where new approaches are required.
To make it real, we’ll include a demo showcasing how to configure and monitor workloads in Fabric, apply security principles, and leverage performance insights using built-in capabilities. By the end of this 50-minute deep dive, you’ll understand not only the “what” and “why” but also the “how”—with actionable steps to future-proof your career.
Why attend?
- Gain clarity on how DBA skills map to Fabric administration.
Learn practical techniques for managing data in a SaaS platform.
- See real-world demos that bridge theory and practice.
- Leave with confidence to lead your organization’s transition to modern data management.
If you’ve ever wondered how your DBA expertise fits into the world of Fabric, this session is your roadmap. Join us and turn uncertainty into opportunity.