This session will look at how to install and use this module . With multiple examples we will look at both running the checks and viewing the data in the supplied Power BI reports.
Azure SQL Database Managed Instance is a new flexible way to move your database environment to Azure, currently in public preview. This new option from Microsoft will streamline the migration of SQL Server workloads to a fully managed database service. Azure Managed Instance provides the control of an IaaS environment and the capability of PaaS without […]
The nucleus of any digital transformation project is a modern data platform to enable data-driven decisions. However, over 50% of SQL Server instances deployed are SQL Server 2008 R2 or earlier. Azure SQL Database Managed Instance is a new capability of Azure SQL Database which allows existing SQL Server customers to lift and shift their […]
Undertaking a health check is never a bad idea but in reality, how often do you get the time to carry out a thorough inspection of your SQL Server environment? With a never-ending list of priorities, whether it be moving to Azure or fighting to get a database back online, a health check rarely makes […]
In this presentation you will learn that data storytelling is a structured approach for communicating data insights and unlocking value in data which involves a combination of three key elements: data, visuals, and narrative.
I am currently renovating a cottage that was originally built in 1890. One of the challenges is that fixing one problem, often uncovers even more as many changes have been made to the house over the last 120 years and they are not evident on the surface.
In this session we will cover with a live demo how to import, modify and create reports from a SQL Server Database using Power BI Desktop. We will then move into the Power BI Service to show how to leverage your reports for users in your Organisation using all the capabilities within the Power BI Service.
During this breakfast session, Data Platform MVP and Founder of WARDY IT Solutions, Peter Ward, will explain how the innovative features of Managed Instance can be used to enhance your security and business continuity to levels you’ve never experienced before.
IT departments have constant operational pressure which means they aren’t always able to run their Data Platform in an optimal state…
Stretch DB – We’ve all heard of it but how many of us have actually used? And how many have put it into production? In this demo-heavy session, Data Platform Consultant, Anderson Rangel will explain what Stretch DB is, how it works and when we should be implementing it.