Day of Data

I'm honored and looking forward to speaking at @dayofdata of Data Baton Rouge next weekend. SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric introduces an interesting approach for teams that need both transactional processing and analytics. Data is automatically mirrored into OneLake, providing a SQL analytics endpoint that can be queried without adding reporting overhead to the operational database. In my session, I'll walk through how Fabric SQL Database works, how it compares to Azure SQL Database, and where it makes sense within the Microsoft data platform. We'll cover: ✅ Automatic mirroring into OneLake for near real-time analytics ✅ SQL analytics endpoints ✅ Cross-database queries ✅ Development with familiar SQL tools ✅ Intelligent performance capabilities ✅ Live demos of database creation, connectivity, and analytics endpoints ✅ Tradeoffs and limitations compared to Azure SQL Database If you're attending, I hope you'll join me. 🎤 Fabric SQL Database: Simplifying OLTP and Real-Time Analytics 📅 July 18, 2026 🕝 2:35 PM – 3:35 PM 📍 BEC 1409 (Cloud) 🔗 dayofdata.org/2026-07-18-sql… #DayOfDataBR #MicrosoftFabric #FabricSQLDatabase #AzureSQL #SQLServer #PowerBI #OneLake #DataEngineering #DataPlatform #DataArchitecture #CloudData #Analytics #SQLCommunity #MicrosoftData

Microsoft and @AMDare pleased to co-sponsor #DayofDataJax on Sat. May 2. Don’t miss the session presented by @bobwardms: “Microsoft SQL and AMD in the era of AI”. Register: dayofdata.org/2026-05-02-day…

Only 3 Days! Jacksonville's 18th Annual Data Conference is almost here. May 2 @ UNF — FREE admission, 60+ sessions & networking FREE Microsoft Fabric certification vouchers for attendees ($165 value)! Microsoft/AMD sponsor session on Microsoft SQL and AMD in the Era of AI Pre-cons May 1: @erikdarlingdata — Advanced T-SQL Triage @DesertIsleSQL & @MsBelindaAllen — Microsoft Fabric Register: dayofdata.org/jax #DayofDataJax #DayofData #SQLSaturday #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQLServer @jax_data @reviewmydb @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax @MicrosoftLearn #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville #Duval Sponsors: @Microsoft @AMD @UofNorthFlorida @Idera_Software @cozyRoc @redgate @SIOSTech @TabularEditor3 @Tintri @OReillyMedia @wearesolvaria

Belinda Allen and I are delivering a FULL DAY of FABRIC at #DayofDataJAX on Friday, May 1, 2026. From architecture to execution, learn how to build a complete modern data environment in Fabric. Register now: lnkd.in/geaU6AkS #MicrosoftFabric #AzureData #SqlSat

@MsBelindaAllen is a cut above the standard cloth and created this If you are looking to create a tailored Fabric solution, you will definitely want to join us all day May 1 to learn all about Fabric in one day dayofdata.org/jax #DayOfDataJAX #TechEvents #JacksonvilleFL

Microsoft and @AMDare pleased to co-sponsor #DayofDataJax on Sat. May 2. Don’t miss the session presented by @bobwardms: “Microsoft SQL and AMD in the era of AI”. Register: dayofdata.org/jax

Attend Day of Data – Jacksonville and get a FREE Microsoft Fabric certification exam 🎓 ✅ Analytics ✅ Engineering ✅ SQL ✅ AI ⚠️ You MUST attend the event to get the voucher — no exceptions. 🔗 dayofdata.org/jax #DayOfDataJAX #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville @Microsoft @MSLearn @jax_data @dayofdata

Only 7 Days out! Jacksonville's 18th Annual Data Conference is almost here. May 2 @ UNF — FREE admission, 60+ sessions & networking FREE Microsoft Fabric certification vouchers for attendees ($165 value)! Microsoft/AMD sponsor session on Microsoft SQL and AMD in the Era of AI Pre-cons May 1: @erikbordarling — Advanced T-SQL Triage @desabordarling & @MsBelindaAllen — Microsoft Fabric Register: dayofdata.org/jax #DayofDataJax #DayofData #SQLSaturday #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQLServer @jax_data @reviewmydb @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax @MicrosoftLearn #DayOfDataJAX #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville #Duval Sponsors @Microsoft @AMD @UofNorthFlorida @Idera_Software @cozyRoc @redgate @SIOSTech @TabularEditor3 @Tintri @OReillyMedia @Microsoft @AMD @wearesolvaria

Attend Day of Data – Jacksonville and get a FREE Microsoft Fabric certification exam 🎓 ✅ Analytics ✅ Engineering ✅ SQL ✅ AI ⚠️ You MUST attend the event to get the voucher — no exceptions. 🔗 dayofdata.org/jax #DayOfDataJAX #MicrosoftFabric #DataCareers #AI #SQL #Analytics #Jacksonville @Microsoft @MSLearn @jax_data @dayofdata

There are only a few days left to sign up for our @dayofdata precons on May 1st, 2026, in Jacksonville! We have 2 precons: @erikdarlingdata - Advanced T-SQL Triage: The Art of Fixing Terrible Code - bit.ly/dayofdatapreco… @DesertIsleSQL & @MsBelindaAllen - Creating a modern data environment in Microsoft Fabric - bit.ly/dayofdatapreco… dayofdata.org/jax @jax_data @Microsoft @SQLServer @MicrosoftFabric #JaxData #DayofData #DayofDataJax #SQLServer #MicrosoftFabric #DayofData1128 #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #mvpbuzz

Announcing that @Microsoft and @AMD are now Gold Level Sponsors for #DayofDataJax on May 2nd, 2026. Thank you! #DayofData1128 @dayofdata dayofdata.org/jax #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax microsoft.com amd.com @jax_data

Only two weeks until @dayofdata of Data Jax!! This years theme... 'Star Wars vs. Star Trek' Whether you are 'Joining the rebellion' or 'Boldly going where no one has gone before', we hope to see you soon at @dayofdata Jax! Feel free to support your favorite movie or series with your family-friendly costume or gear, and don't forget your lightsaber or phaser for our photo backdrop! dayofdata.org/jax #DayofData1128 #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #DayofData @Microsoft @MicrosoftFabric #AzureSQL #Azure #MicrosoftFabric @Azure @SQLServer @AzureSQL @jax_data #mvpbuzz

Join us in Jacksonville for our @dayofdata precons on May 1st, 2026! We have 2 precons: @erikdarlingdata - Advanced T-SQL Triage: The Art of Fixing Terrible Code - bit.ly/dayofdatapreco… @DesertIsleSQL & @MsBelindaAllen - Creating a modern data environment in Microsoft Fabric - bit.ly/dayofdatapreco… dayofdata.org/jax @jax_data @Microsoft @SQLServer @MicrosoftFabric #JaxData #DayofData #DayofDataJax #SQLServer #MicrosoftFabric #DayofData1128 #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #mvpbuzz

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Announcing that @wearesolvaria is now a Platinum Level Sponsor for #DayofDataJax on May 2nd, 2026. Thank you! dayofdata.org/jax solvaria.com #DayofData1128 @dayofdata #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax

My latest blog post is titled "Honored to Present Using AI To Be Your Data Engineering Partner at Day of Data Jax 2026" and is available at andyleonard.blog/jax-2026-ai-de…. #DayofDataJax #SQLSatJax @Jax_Data @DayofData

Join me next Saturday in Atlanta for SQL Saturday Atlanta 2026 - AI & BI (#1127) sqlsaturday.com/2026-03-21-sql… #FabricSQLDB #OLTP #RealTimeAnalytics #MicrosoftFabric @dayofdata #SQLServer

Announcing that @Tintri is now a Bronze Level Sponsor for #DayofDataJax on May 2nd, 2026. Thank you! #DayofData1128 @dayofdata dayofdata.org/jax #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax

Looking forward to presenting a full day of Data Engineering + AI at Day of Data Jax on 1 May 2026! Register today at #DayofData" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dayofdata.org/jax#DayofData :{> #DayOfDataJax #SQLSatJax #SQLSaturday #MVPBuzz #Stem2 #AzureSQL #SQLServer #Data #Analytics #MicrosoftFabric #Azure #DevOps #PowerBI #Analytics #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #DayofData1128 @dayofdata @jax_data

Have you signed up for Day of Data Jax yet? Register here today: dayofdata.org/jax This year's theme will be Star Trek vs. Star Wars! Precon 1 - Pinal Dave - AI Bulletproof DBA: Thriving with SQL Performance in the AI Era Precon 2 - Andy Leonard & Stephen Leonard - Using AI to be your Data Engineering Partner STEM2 - Kids Camp on Saturday #DayofData #DayOfDataJax #SQLSatJax #SQLSaturday #MVPBuzz #Stem2 #AzureSQL #SQLServer #Data #Analytics #MicrosoftFabric #Azure #DevOps #PowerBI #Analytics #SQLSatJax is now #DayofDataJax #DayofData1128 @dayofdata @jax_data