Explore the evolution of SQL Server from Docker containers to Big Data Clusters in this comprehensive conference talk. Discover how SQL Server has expanded its capabilities since version 2017, including support for Docker and Linux environments. Learn about the advancements in SQL Server 2019, which enables running containers or entire AlwaysOn Availability Groups on Kubernetes. Follow along as the speaker guides DBAs through modernizing their skills, starting with single container deployment on a Docker host and progressing to Big Data Cluster creation and utilization using T-SQL and basic Python scripts. Gain valuable insights into the new era of SQL Server and its integration with cutting-edge technologies for enhanced database management and scalability.