Anna Hoffman

SQL database in Fabric is now GENERALLY AVAILABLE blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/ann…

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

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

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

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

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

@awsaxton @ATLHawks @GuyInACube No it’s great!!! I didn’t even see you until the photo

@AnalyticAnna @ATLHawks @GuyInACube Hahaha I had to photobomb. I was right there. Happy to edit that out for you for a clean shot if you would like

Here at the #SQLCon #FabCon keynote hanging with Harry @ATLHawks and @awsaxton @GuyInACube

Really excited to team with @AnalyticAnna on this! Maybe @bobwardms & @patrickdba will be there 🤷‍♂️....maybe.......

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 💰 youtube.com/watch?v=4pv21r… #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #AzureSQL #DataExposed #CloudComputing #Analytics #PricePerformance #Security

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

SSMS 22 is here! Just a year after the SSMS 21 preview, the team launched the GA version of SSMS 22. Discover what's new, why it was such a busy year, and what's next for SSMS on Data Exposed with @AnalyticAnna! Watch 📷: msft.it/6012tcTRE #AzureSQL

The MSSQL extension for VS Code just got better—AI-ready workflows, in-product changelogs, enhanced Edit Data & GitHub Copilot now GA. Watch how Copilot boosts SQL productivity, plus a demo of evolving schemas with vector data types in #SQLServer2025: msft.it/6019toYyh

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: bit.ly/4qcDaVh #DataCommunity #FabricCommunity

Going live in about 30 minutes at aka.ms/sqlamalive