PASS Data Community Summit Courses

SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machine Re-Imagined

Explore new features of SQL Server on Azure VM: enhanced manageability, improved performance, flexible licensing, and integration with unified Azure SQL Service for optimal database management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Choice with Compatibility - SQL Server 2019 on Linux and Containers

Explore SQL Server 2019's enhanced capabilities on Linux and containers, including new features like Replication, DTC, and Polybase, for a robust enterprise database solution across diverse platforms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ingesting and Managing Petabytes of Data with Azure Data Factory

Explore improvements in Azure Data Factory for simplified data integration and management, including code-free ETL/ELT and comprehensive data overview, empowering enterprises to handle petabytes of data for valuable insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What's New in SQL Server Tools

Explore upcoming features in Azure Data Studio and SQL Server tools, including SQL Notebooks. Learn about recent improvements and get a first look at highly requested functionalities to enhance your database management experience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Effective Requirements Gathering for Successful Project Outcomes

Learn best practices for gathering project requirements, including scoping, stakeholder communication, documentation, and avoiding common pitfalls. Improve project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Making the Leap to Management

Learn strategies for transitioning from technical expert to effective team leader. Develop a personal action plan, discover suitable roles, and prepare for a successful leap into management while avoiding common pitfalls.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Deep Dive with Data Migration Tools and Azure Database Migration Service - DMS

Explore SQL Server migration to Azure with near-zero downtime using Microsoft's tools. Learn to assess, plan, and execute migrations efficiently across your data estate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Why the Database is at the Heart of DevOps Success

Discover how to integrate database changes into Agile practices, optimize development workflows, and bridge silos between teams for faster, more reliable software delivery in DevOps environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Journey to the Cloud - Planning the First Steps

Comprehensive guide to initiating cloud migration, covering key considerations, stakeholder involvement, region selection, timelines, and costs. Equips you with essential knowledge for a successful transition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What's New in Security for Azure SQL - MI

Explore cutting-edge Azure SQL security innovations, including network security, authentication, data encryption, and management. Gain insights into new customer scenarios and opportunities unlocked by these technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Data for Good - Machine Learning to Improve Water Access in Developing Nations

Leveraging machine learning to analyze global water point data, providing insights for governments to improve water access in developing nations through an accessible web-based tool.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

True SQL Server Detective

Explore real-world SQL Server performance issues through engaging detective stories. Learn to diagnose and solve complex problems in performance tuning, blocking, and server management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SSRS and Paginated Reports in Power BI

Explore SSRS 2019 and Paginated Reports in Power BI, covering new features, report authoring, subscriptions, and management. Learn about pixel-perfect reporting alongside interactive Power BI reports.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

AI for Analysts

Discover how AI enhances the analyst role, learn techniques to leverage AI in your work, and optimize collaboration with data science teams for better decision-making and career growth.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SQL Managed Instance - A Fully Managed SQL Server in the Cloud

Explore Azure SQL Managed Instance's features, benefits, and migration best practices. Learn about architecture, pricing, and disaster recovery for efficient cloud-based SQL Server workloads.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk