PASS Data Community Summit Courses

Real World Implications of Bias in Coding & Machine Learning

Explore how unconscious bias affects coding and machine learning, learn to identify and mitigate it, and discover inclusive design practices for creating more equitable and effective applications.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Log Shipping in SQL Server

Learn SQL Server log shipping for high availability and disaster recovery, covering fundamentals, use cases, configuration, and practical scenarios to enhance database management skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Performance Tuner

Discover common SQL Server performance killers and learn essential tuning techniques for both DBAs and developers. Gain practical insights through demos on server configuration, T-SQL parallelism, and TempDB optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Running Managed SQL Server on AWS

Explore Amazon RDS for SQL Server: automate administration, enhance availability, monitor performance, and scale effortlessly. Learn key features and differences from self-managed deployments on EC2.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Neurodiversity and the Data Platform

Explore neurodiversity in data platforms, focusing on autism spectrum disorders. Learn about strengths, challenges, and strategies for empowerment in the workplace and at conferences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Lift and Shift Your SQL Servers to Azure SQL Virtual Machines

Learn best practices for migrating SQL Servers to Azure, including assessment, sizing, and data transfer. Discover cost-saving strategies, hybrid deployments, and tools for efficient Azure migration of existing SQL infrastructure.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Guiding User Experiences With Advanced Reporting Features

Explore advanced Power BI features to enhance user experience: bookmark capture, button configurations, report tooltips, and measure-based formatting for improved report design and interactivity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DevOps - SSDT Makes Deployment Consistent

Learn to deploy database code consistently and accurately using Azure DevOps pipeline. Explore techniques for setting up database objects, including security and reports, for successful and repeatable deployments across different environments.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Battle of Cloud Data Warehouses - Snowflake, Synapse, and More

Explore cloud data warehousing solutions, comparing Snowflake, Synapse, Redshift, and BigQuery. Learn key principles, features, and how these platforms revolutionize data management and analysis.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Machine Learning with SQL Server - From the Edge to the Cloud

Explore machine learning options in SQL Server ecosystem, from edge devices to cloud, covering training, testing, and operationalization for various workloads and design patterns.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The ABCs of BDCs - Big Data Clusters for Beginners

Explore SQL Server 2019's Big Data Clusters: architecture, deployment, and capabilities for combining relational and non-relational data, enhancing your big data skills and career prospects.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

So, You Want to Be an Azure Data Engineer When You Grow Up?

Explore Azure Data Engineer role: certifications, skills, and duties. Learn about storage, security, DevOps, and automation. Gain insights for certification exams and career advancement in cloud data engineering.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Checking in with Power Apps, Flow, and Power BI

Create a Power App for location check-ins, integrate with Flow to update Power BI data, and build a report displaying user locations on a map using Microsoft's Power Platform tools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Maximize Performance for Less Cost Using Azure SQL Database Serverless

Learn to optimize Azure SQL Database serverless for intermittent workloads, automatically scaling resources and improving cost-efficiency while simplifying performance management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DAX Studio

Explore DAX Studio with its creator, learning to profile and diagnose query and model performance issues through live demos of core features and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk