SQL in Fabric - Isn't it confusing?
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
SQL Server is designed as an operational database, while Microsoft Fabric is a SaaS platform built for analytics. They serve fundamentally different purposes, with distinct business and technical requirements. So why bring them together? The answer lies in unlocking new possibilities, combining transactional data with advanced analytics to deliver real-time insights, streamline data workflows, and enable AI-driven decision-making. In this session, we’ll explore the benefits and use cases of this integration, from simplifying data pipelines to empowering self-service analytics at scale.
Session Details
This session will showcase how Fabric’s SQL capabilities revolutionize data management by delivering simplicity, scalability, and intelligence, all in one unified platform. Learn how to break down silos, accelerate analytics, and empower your organization with real-time insights.
3 things you'll get out of this session
The objective of this session is to help attendees understand why integrating SQL Server with Microsoft Fabric creates new opportunities for modern analytics. Participants will learn the business and technical benefits of combining operational databases with a SaaS-based analytics platform, explore real-world use cases, and gain practical insights into how this integration simplifies data workflows, enables real-time insights, and supports AI-driven decision-making.
Speakers
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Haider Raza
Haider Raza's other proposed sessions for 2026
AI Fundamentals for SQL and Data Professionals: Your First Step to AI-900 Certification - 2026
Data Modernisation with Open Standards: Apache Iceberg in Fabric, Databricks and Snowflake - 2026
GenBI - A new world where AI meets BI - 2026
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From Metadata to Momentum: Accelerating Self-Service Analytics with Microsoft Fabric and Purview - 2026
From T-SQL to Lakehouse: A SQL Server Professional’s Guide to Microsoft Fabric - 2026
From Zero to Governed : Implementing Microsoft Purview with Fabric and Azure SQL - 2026
From Zero to Governed : Implementing Microsoft Purview with Fabric and Azure SQL - Part 2 - 2026
Open Source Databases for Azure SQL Database Professionals: What Transfers, What Changes - 2026
Azure SQL PaaS service - Basic to advance - 2026
SQL Server 2025 vs Azure SQL PaaS: Modern Data Architecture Without the Confusion - 2026
Data Quality in Microsoft Purview: From 'Gut Feeling' to Governed Trust - 2026
Native Regex in T-SQL: Modernizing String Logic from Ground to Cloud - 2026
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