SQLBits Courses

An Introduction to Extended Events

Learn to set up and utilize Extended Events for SQL Server performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Substitutions to Public Keys - An Introduction to Cryptography

Explore cryptography fundamentals, from basic substitutions to advanced public key systems, in this high-level overview by Daniel Hutmacher.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

We Are All in Sales - Convincing Others to Advance Your Career

Discover how to advance your career by mastering the art of persuasion and selling ideas to others in this insightful 20-minute session.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Calculation Groups and C# - The Perfect Couple for Power BI

Enhance Power BI datasets with C# scripting in Calculation Groups. Learn practical methods to improve data modeling and reporting efficiency, suitable for all Power BI skill levels.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

HADR on SQL Server on Azure VMs - Everything You Need to Know

Explore options for building highly available SQL Servers in Azure VMs, including rapid deployment using SQL IaaS Agent extension. Learn to optimize SQL Server availability in the cloud.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Scraping Puppy Data with Microsoft Fabric - 1st Leg

Explore CSS Selectors for web scraping in Power Query, m code, and PySpark Notebooks within Microsoft Fabric's Azure cloud environment.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Choosing Between Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory

Compare Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory to select the optimal Data Integration solution for your project. Gain insights on their strengths and limitations.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Run Code Clubs for Neurodiverse Children

Discover effective strategies for running coding clubs tailored to neurodiverse children, empowering them with tech skills and inspiring their interest in the industry.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Assessing and Optimizing Enterprise SQL Server Environments

Equip DBAs with a holistic approach to optimize SQL Server environments at the enterprise level. Learn assessment, prioritization, and implementation strategies for maximizing system health and performance.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Untruthful Art - Five Ways of Misrepresenting Data

Discover five common data misrepresentation techniques and learn to communicate complex information clearly and accurately in today's information-driven world.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From SSIS to Synapse to Fabric - A Data Architect's Case Study

Explore a real-world EDW automation framework migration journey from SSIS to Synapse to Fabric. Learn migration processes, lessons, improvements, and unit testing strategies for data architects.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Deep Dive into Analytics Delivery Behind One of the Largest North American Banking Acquisitions

Explore how Power BI and Power Platform revolutionized analytics delivery in a major North American banking merger, outperforming commercial solutions in turbulent M&A conditions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SQL Server 2022 Performance Enhancements

Explore key performance enhancements in SQL Server 2022, including optimizer improvements, storage engine updates, and real-world applications for mission-critical databases.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Azure SQL DB Data Portability - Mirroring, CDC, Export/Import and DataSync

Explore data portability options for Azure SQL DB, including mirroring, CDC, import/export, and DataSync. Enhance your database management skills.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SQL Modernization Journey to Azure SQL - Tools, Assets, and Migration Best Practices

Explore SQL modernization to Azure SQL using migration tools, custom solutions, and best practices for a seamless transition to cloud-based database management.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video