Inside SQL Server 2025 Part 2
50+50 minute session for SQLBits 2026Thursday - 23 Apr 2026 - 10:00 - 10:50 AuditoriumTL; DR
Join Bob Ward and friends to learn every aspect of SQL Server 2025 including AI built-in, Developer features, all of the core engine, Azure Arc, Fabric Mirroring, and more.
Session Details
Join Bob Ward and friends to learn every aspect of SQL Server 2025 including AI built-in, Developer features, all of the core engine, Azure Arc, Fabric Mirroring, and more. This is a deep dive session so expect plenty of demos and learn how some of the features work under the covers.
3 things you'll get out of this session
1. Learn all the new features of SQL Server 2025
2. See examples in action on how to use the new features
3. Learn the value of upgrading to SQL Server 2025
2. See examples in action on how to use the new features
3. Learn the value of upgrading to SQL Server 2025
Speakers
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cloudblogs.microsoft.com/sqlserver
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