SQLBits Courses

Breaking Out of the Habit of Bulk Loading Everything - Lessons from Streaming Data Integration

Explore transitioning from bulk loading to streaming data integration, leveraging Azure services for real-time analytics and long-term storage in data warehousing.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Top Ten Terraform Trip-Ups for Data Platform Deployment

Discover key pitfalls to avoid when deploying data platforms with Terraform, drawing from real-world corporate experiences and lessons learned.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SQL Server on Azure VM - Configuring for Price-Performance

Optimize SQL Server on Azure VM: Learn VM types, storage configuration, and unique Azure features for enhanced performance within budget.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Polybase with SQL - True Data Virtualization

Explore Polybase for true data virtualization in SQL Server. Learn its uses, benefits, and implementation through expert insights and practical demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How I Deal with Depression - Understanding and Managing Mental Health

Explore types of depression, identification methods, and treatment options, including personal experiences and effective strategies for managing mental health.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Extended Governance of Power BI with Microsoft Purview

Enhance Power BI governance using Microsoft Purview. Learn about data catalog, mapping, lineage, DLP, lifecycle management, and information protection through live demos and best practices.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advanced Power BI Refresh with ADF/Synapse

Implement advanced Power BI refresh scheduling patterns using ADF/Synapse, overcoming limitations and leveraging external orchestration tools for improved data management.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Don't Let Your Permissions Be Hijacked - Preventing Permission Exploitation in SQL Server

Discover techniques to prevent malicious users from exploiting power user permissions through permission hijacking, ensuring robust database security.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Multi-tenant SaaS Apps Made Simple on Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL

Discover how to build and scale multi-tenant SaaS apps using Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL's unique features for optimized infrastructure cost, isolation, and performance.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Stone Age to Data-Driven Tech for Ears - A Time Travel

Explore the evolution of hearing technology and learn techniques for delivering more accessible presentations.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Demystifying Power BI Slicers and Filters

Explore Power BI slicers and filters, their differences, use cases, pros and cons, and best practices for effective report design.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Security is Not a Feature: Implementing Modern Security in Legacy SQL Versions

Explore how modern security features can be implemented in older SQL versions, challenging the notion that security is tied to specific updates.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Azure Data Explorer: Introduction and Setup - The Last Crusade

Explore Azure Data Explorer setup and usage through practical examples in this introductory session on modern analytics and big data engineering.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Migrating Data Solutions to the Cloud - A Comprehensive Checklist

Explore a comprehensive checklist for migrating data solutions to the cloud, covering planning, evaluation, discovery, assessment, architecture, costs, migration, and post-migration steps.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Power Automate 101: Introduction to Workflow Automation

Automate workflows across applications without coding. Learn to create efficient, time-saving processes using Microsoft's cloud-based tool.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video