Data

Azure Azure SQL SQL Server

Automated backups, PITR, and Availability Groups with Arc-enabled SQL Server | Data Exposed

This demo features two of the capabilities unlocked with Arc enabling your SQL Server(s). The first one covers the built-in Automated backups and Point-in-time restore capability which allows you to configure a custom backup schedule and perform a point in time restore of your user databases. The second feature is in the High Availability space […]

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Data Microsoft Spark

Data Engineering in Microsoft Fabric

Dive into the world of data factory pipelines and Spark notebooks, where we’ll unravel the secrets behind designing efficient data pipelines and leveraging interactive notebooks for seamless data processing.

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AI Data Data Driven Red Hat

Two Hosts on Two Coasts!

While Andy is speaking in Seattle for PASS and I am in DC speaking at the Red Hat Government Symposium. Oh yeah and Donut Wall.

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Data Generative AI

How to Manage Rectangular Data with Generative AI?

This video is from Christopher Penn. In today’s episode, I tackle how to use AI with structured, tabular data. While generative AI struggles with graphs and images, it can write custom Python code to process databases or spreadsheets. By providing prompts about your goals, these tools create tailored data extraction and analysis scripts. Join me […]

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Data

Comparing Latency: CockroachDB vs Azure Cosmos DB

Does CockroachDB or Azure Cosmos DB have faster read/write latency? In this series, Cockroach Labs Technical Evangelist Rob Reid compares read and write latencies in distributed SQL database CockroachDB to the many available cloud service provider databases on the market. Watch the full video to see how CockroachDB compares to Azure Cosmos DB in terms […]

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Data

Comparing Latency: CockroachDB vs Google Cloud Spanner

Does CockroachDB or Google Cloud Spanner have faster read/write latency for a globally distributed database? In this series, Cockroach Labs Technical Evangelist Rob Reid compares read and write latencies in the distributed SQL database CockroachDB to the many available cloud service provider databases on the market. Watch the full video to see how CockroachDB compares […]

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Big Data Data

What is Data Lineage?

Your business decisions are driven by data. But are you sure you can trust your data? In this video, Scott Buckles explains the importance of understanding and tracking the lineage of data, drawing parallels to the trust placed in the food supply chain. With automated data lineage tools, you can get real-time insight into data […]

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Data SQL Server

How to Track middle tier applications with SQL Audit

The on-behalf-of authentication flow (or OBO) enables an application or web API to use an identity other than its own to call another web API or service. Azure SQL Database supports OBO with Microsoft Entra authentication, allowing middle-tier applications to connect and perform actions using the credentials of the signed in user. The SQL auditing […]

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Data Data Driven

Nickolas Means on Software Engineering, Data Liability, and Good Coffee

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Nickolas Means, the VP of software development at Sym. Nickolas shares his insights on software engineering, data liability, and of course, good coffee. Nickolas starts off by sharing his love for audiobooks, particularly those narrated by the talented Wil Wheaton. He also recommends a management book […]

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Azure Azure SQL SQL Server

Optimizing Your SQL Database Workloads w/ Automatic Tuning on Azure SQL | Data Exposed: MVP Edition

In this episode of Data Exposed: MVP Edition with Anna Hoffman and Hugo Barona, explore the features and benefits of using Automatic tuning on Azure SQL to optimize your SQL database workloads. Azure SQL’s automatic tuning capabilities can help you identify and resolve performance issues in real-time while reducing the time and resources required for […]

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