Strahinja Rodic

Learn how to transition from a traditional SQL Server DBA to an Azure SQL DBA in the AI era by understanding which tasks to retain or delegate to the cloud, mapping core DBA responsibilities to Azure SQL, and using Copilot and AI tools to boost productivity and focus on higher-value work.

Learn how to transition from a traditional SQL Server DBA to an Azure SQL DBA in the AI era by understanding which tasks to retain or delegate to the cloud, mapping core DBA responsibilities to Azure SQL, and using Copilot and AI tools to boost productivity and focus on higher-value work.

As we move from simple chatbots to autonomous Agentic Applications, the data requirements have shifted from static retrieval to dynamic interaction. Agents now need to read, write, and reason over data in real-time, blurring the lines between transactional (OLTP), real-time, and analytical...

Discover the most developer-focused SQL Server release in a decade! Explore new capabilities like JSON and Vector data types, advanced functions and indexing, Change Event Streams, improvement to query optimizer, plus powerful string functions like regular expression and string similarity...

Future applications will combine intuitive UI with powerful AI interactions, enabling AI agents to on our behalf for the best experience. At the heart of this transformation is AI Foundry. In this session, we’ll explore how to integrate AI Foundry with Azure SQL, from architecture deep dive...

Join Microsoft’s product team for a hands-on workshop that empowers developers and data professionals to build modern, AI-ready applications using SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric. This SaaS-native database experience combines the familiarity of T-SQL with source control, seamless OneLake replication, and deep integration with tools like VS Code, SSMS, and Copilot.

In this session, we will delve into the transformative potential of SQL database within Microsoft Fabric to develop AI apps. By merging the robust, enterprise-scale features of the Azure SQL Database engine with the autonomous management and user-friendly advantages of the Microsoft Fabric data estate, SQL database redefines data management and Gen AI driven app development.

This full-day workshop delivered by Microsoft Azure SQL product group is optimized for SQL Server DBAs that want to learn how their role evolves in Azure and what are the skills that will make them heroes of digital transformation in their organizations. You will learn how Azure SQL automates many common tasks and…

Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric are both OLTP database solutions, but they exist in different environments. In this session, we’ll dive into a head-to-head comparison of these two solutions, exploring their architecture, key features, platform capabilities, integration and ideal scenarios.

In the modern era data is at the core of every (informed) decision. With Microsoft Fabric, an end-to-end data platform designed for enterprises that require a unified solution, organizations can move beyond traditional ETL processes and drive business outcomes more effectively.

On May 23, 3023, Microsoft unveiled its latest breakthrough - Microsoft Fabric, heralding a new era for the data world. But what is Fabric, and why is it critical for those engaged in Microsoft's data platform?