Principal Group Product Manager on Microsoft's SQL Engineering team. Host of Data Exposed. GT Engineering Undergrad + Data Science Masters. Millennial.
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SQL database in Fabric is now GENERALLY AVAILABLE blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en…
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Faster index build that automatically updates plus iterative filtering - make sure you know the latest on vector indexing in Microsoft SQL with @bobwardms @AnalyticAnna
New video 📹: piped.video/aFXFfo1oe_w?si=6j7M…
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Have you tried SQL MCP Server 2.0? It gives developers and architects real tools to optimize their AI apps, while admins get control they need to allow agents to interoperate securely with production data @jerrynixon @AnalyticAnna piped.video/NFQwTIDPenw?si=Zzf_…
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Anna Hoffman retweeted
Enjoyed talking with @AnalyticAnna about agentic journeys in this episode of Data Exposed. 🎙️
With AI agents and skills handling the code and infrastructure (Bicep templates, health probes, database wiring, deployment pipelines, etc.), you can spend your time on what makes your app interesting instead of what makes it run
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TLDR; the new DP-800 certification is now GA and the new in-a-day series for SQL + AI has launched!
✅ No replatforming
✅ No starting from scratch
✅ Just a new way to build on what you already know
👉 Register here: aka.ms/sqlaiad
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SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support in July 2026.
It’s not just an endpoint—it’s a chance to modernize. From ESUs to Azure migration, Microsoft helps you move at your pace. Plus: white‑glove support via Cloud Accelerate Factory at ZERO cost
Watch📷: bit.ly/4numI2I
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Curious how Azure Arc simplifies #SQLServer migrations? In this episode, we guide you through moving from on‑prem to Azure—step by step. May the fourth be with your data journey ✨
Watch 🎥: bit.ly/4uqaJp5 #AzureSQL #maythefourthbewithyou
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How do you get a production database into source control—and keep it there? With SSMS 22.5, import your DB into a SQL project, edit safely, and deploy with confidence. New Database DevOps workload preview on Data Exposed.
Watch 📷: bit.ly/41Ein2M #AzureSQL
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Azure SQL #ManagedInstance just got a serious performance boost with Next‑gen GP. @AnalyticAnna & Uros Milanovic break down lower latency, higher throughput & IOPS, more scale, and new IOPS + memory sliders for fine‑grained control.
Watch: msft.it/6014QlrJ2 #AzureSQL
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Anna Hoffman retweeted
About to start the meet and greet at #FabCon / #SQLCon with myself, @AnalyticAnna and @patrickdba ! From 12-1pm
Join us in the community lounge on the far side of the registration desk!
// @GuyInACube @DataExposed
#MicrosoftFabric #SQL #SQLServer #PowerBI #DataExposed
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Anna Hoffman retweeted
Really excited to team with @AnalyticAnna on this! Maybe @bobwardms & @patrickdba will be there 🤷♂️....maybe.......
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
Priya Sathy, VP Microsoft SQL will be kicking off the 1st hour of Unify your Data Roadshow: #Microsoft #SQLServer #Fabric + #AI in Atlanta, GA March 16, 2026!
Link: piped.video/WkVd1HkKZLs
@sqlballs @joshluedeman @dbabulldog @bradleyschacht @neeraj_jhaveri
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ADS is retiring Feb 28—here’s what’s next. Join us to take a tour of what’s new (and what’s coming) in the MSSQL extension for VS Code—plus how you can track the roadmap and shape future SQL tooling.
Watch 📷: bit.ly/4crllOH #AzureSQL
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Watch as we break down two ways to perform CI/CD for SQL databases in #MicrosoftFabric using Azure DevOps—perfect for scenarios where your SQL DB needs to deploy independently. Streamline your workflow & ship confidently!
Watch 📷: msft.it/6017Q1fpP #MVPBuzz #MVPTuesday
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Azure SQL #ManagedInstance just got a serious performance boost with Next‑gen GP. @AnalyticAnna & Uros Milanovic break down lower latency, higher throughput & IOPS, more scale, and new IOPS + memory sliders for fine‑grained control.
Watch: bit.ly/4ae8tsv #AzureSQL
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At Ignite 2025 we announced vector indexing in #SQLServer using DiskANN—now see it in action. Learn how to create & use vector indexes, current Public Preview limits, and what’s possible when AI, vectors & data live together in the MSSQL engine.
Watch: msft.it/6011Q1f6J
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Looking for a reason to attend SQLCon? We’ll give you 5 🖐️
Check out @AnalyticAnna’s blog and learn what SQL lovers can expect at the first-ever SQLCon happening March 16th – 20th: bit.ly/4kpjKuZ
📍 See you in Atlanta! Save $200 off registration with code SQLCMTY200
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Dive into REST APIs, vectors, and AI with #SQLServer2025 on Data Exposed 🚀 Learn how developers are building modern, AI-ready apps—right in SQL Server.
Watch 📷: bit.ly/3ZnaRIF #MVPBuzz #MVPTuesday
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Anna Hoffman retweeted
Want 6x faster performance in #MicrosoftFabric with zero code changes and secure way to connect to your data sources?⚡️
My new episode of #DataExposed with @AnalyticAnna is out!
We’re talking:
✅ Native Execution Engine
✅ Managed Private Endpoints (Secure Spark!)
✅ Autoscale Billing to save 💰
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#MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #AzureSQL #DataExposed #CloudComputing #Analytics #PricePerformance #Security
Securely connect Spark to on‑prem & private data with Managed Private Endpoints, cut costs with Autoscale billing, & get up to 4× faster performance using Native Execution Engine—no code changes. Learn more on Data Exposed!
Watch 📷: bit.ly/4r5jgMp #MicrosoftFabric
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Join @AnalyticAnna for an unscripted, chaotic, and totally fun recap of everything SQL in 2025! Featuring SQL legends @bobwardms, @erinstellato, @SysAdminDrew & @AjayMSFT. Let’s learn (and laugh) together: msft.it/6019toY3h #DataCommunity #FabricCommunity
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