Microsoft Azure for the SQL Server DBA

SQL Server has shipped with features that integrate Azure since 2008 R2. Fast forward to 2016 and we have seen plenty of development from Microsoft in the cloud arena. As our IT landscape evolves in support of cloud-based computing, this technology will slowly but surely become more integrated into the life of a DBA. In this session we explore what Azure means for your applications, how to identify good candidates for the cloud, and how to build your Azure knowledge FAST.

About the Presenter

Michael van Halderen is an independent SQL Server professional who has been working in the IT industry for over 14 years. He has worked exclusively with SQL server for more than 8 years in both DBA and DB Developer roles in Australia and the UK. Michael has contributed to SQL Server exam development in Redmond and holds an MCSE: Data Platform certification.