Category Archives: Architecture
New Chapter: Joining Google Cloud as a Database Sales Specialist
On May 18th, 2026, I announced my new position as a Database Sales Specialist at Google Cloud. I’m eager to help organizations modernize their systems using cloud technology, databases, and AI solutions. Continue reading
George Walters – Public Speaking
George shares his experience in public speaking, focusing on simplifying complex technical topics. He has expressed gratitude to organizers and attendees of community events like Sessionize that foster knowledge sharing. Looking forward, George is open to speaking engagements on data platforms, cloud modernization, analytics, AI, and strategic data transformation. Continue reading
SQL Saturday NYC 2025 Conference, a Success!
Once again, the organizers and volunteers of SQL Saturday NYC created a wonderful experience at the Microsoft Times Square office! Continue reading
Key Highlights from Fabric Community Conference 2025
Fabric Community Conference 2025 just finished this past week. There have been a lot of updates since last year when I published this blog: https://george-walters.com/2024/05/10/microsoft-fabric-presentation-and-links-to-help-you/ Please review that blog for the basics around Microsoft Fabric, and how to migrate towards … Continue reading
SQL Saturdays, and Future Data Driven Summit: Networking and Learning for Data Professionals
For over ten years, the author has participated in SQL Saturdays, free one-day training events for Microsoft data platform users, featuring technical sessions on SQL topics and networking opportunities. Recently, they presented at events in Albany, Syracuse, and Boston, also attending a virtual summit, promoting local tech event involvement. Continue reading
CDOIQ Symposium at MIT
I have the pleasure of being chosen to staff the Microsoft booth at the CDOIQ Symposium in Cambridge, MA, from July 18-20th! It will take place at the Hyatt Cambridge/Boston Hotel. I posted on LinkedIn below, and there you can … Continue reading
MySQL on Microsoft Azure
Microsoft has the community edition of mysql available as a platform service for you to run your mission critical workloads while alleviating administrative overhead Continue reading
Best practices for SQL Server Availability
Microsoft, since 2012, has recommended Always-On Availability Groups as the Tier 1 solution for SQL Server databases. Here are the “Always On” Architecture guides: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/sqlalwayson/2012/07/03/alwayson-architecture-guides/ In particular, this guide is thorough, is written by still-famous experts in the SQL Server world, … Continue reading
Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance!
Recently announced was general availability of Azure SQL Database Managed Instance. I am excited by how much easier it is nowadays to reduce your workload by migrating to Azure SQL Database, and lifting and shifting to Managed Instance. What is this … Continue reading
Where are the free in-person events for Microsoft?
A friend of mine recently asked where to get free in-person training on the Microsoft cloud platform. We have tons of online training for free, so that’s easy enough. Microsoft has in-person events in various offices periodically. The Microsoft Technology … Continue reading
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