Tag Archives: Data
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features
SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. 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
Microsoft Fabric was announced at Build 2023! This is excellent stuff. I recommend you read Matt Roche’s blog below.
With an introduction like that, I should probably remind everyone that this is my personal blog, my personal perspective, and my personal opinions. Although I am a Microsoft employee, I am not speaking for or otherwise representing my employer with … Continue reading
Azure SQL Vulnerability Assessment
The goal of this post is to show Azure SQL Database, and how the vulnerability scans available can help you baseline security, and how to remediate one of the items. Azure SQL Database is a great way to host your … 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
The privilege of teaching others
How does someone learn what they need for a modern development, data, or cloud career? I list a few ways people can do so for free and paid. Continue reading
Compliance and Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2016
I present often to user groups and SQL Saturdays. One topic which seems popular is the ability to secure and gain compliance in SQL Server. This presentation is best delivered by myself or someone from Microsoft, with authority on the … Continue reading
George Walters 