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SQL 2025 and Fabric SQL with Anna Hoffman
Jan 22, 2025
Anna Hoffman, the Principal Group Product Manager at Microsoft’s SQL engineering team and host of Data Exposed, dives into the exciting preview of SQL 2025 within Microsoft Fabric. She reveals how keeping data close to analytics enhances efficiency and discusses the transformative role of AI in developing new applications. The conversation covers simplifying data integration for developers, intuitive AI tools improving user experience, and the shift from legacy systems to modern solutions, all driven by customer insights and evolving technologies.
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- The introduction of SQL Database within Microsoft Fabric transforms it into a comprehensive data platform, integrating operational and analytical capabilities.
- SQL Database in Fabric enhances user experience by embedding AI features like Copilot, simplifying database management and fostering innovative applications.
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Introduction of SQL Database in Fabric
The episode highlights the introduction of SQL Database within the Microsoft Fabric platform, an initiative aimed at transforming Fabric from solely an analytics tool into a comprehensive data platform. This evolution incorporates both operational and transactional capabilities alongside analytics, addressing customer demands for more integrated solutions. The development team focuses on simplifying the process of integrating databases with analytics scenarios, allowing for seamless metadata-driven frameworks and enhancing user experience. Key principles guiding this development include simplicity, autonomy, security, and AI optimization.
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