Principal Architect, Microsoft, Azure Data. Empowering others to make a difference

North Richland Hills, Texas
Joined November 2009
Tomorrow, 9 AM PT: 8 free sessions from the Microsoft SQL team. Last call to register: msft.it/6011avEdP #AzureSQL #SQLCon
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I just released a new open-source, free project for SQL workload testing and engineering. Get started today at aka.ms/sqlsimtools. Check out the first blog at techcommunity.microsoft.com/…. #sqlserver #azuresql #sqlsimtools
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What happens when a SQL expert @bobwardms takes on the ultimate SQL trivia challenge? Turns out, even the experts get stumped. Check out the latest learning certification, DP-800 and ramp up on your SQL skills: msft.it/6015aUTnL #SQL #AzureSQL #SQLConEU
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Try SqlClient’s new connection pool for faster parallel connections dlvr.​it/TVpVqm
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Data API builder 2.​1.​5: JSON and Vector Data Type Support, and More dlvr.​it/TVkvBH
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AI needs more than models. It needs data + business context. #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI News from #FabCon + #SQLCon: ✅ Fabric IQ in Copilot Chat & Cowork: GA ✅ Apps in Power BI: preview in coming weeks ✅ Database Hub in Fabric: preview ✅ SQL Server on Azure Local: GA 📷Complete story here: aka.ms/FabCon-SQLCon-Barcelo…
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🧵1/3 Today we announced what's next for Microsoft #SQL. From supporting AI in local environments, to even greater performance for mission critical apps and intelligent database operations, all on the trusted SQL foundation, there is so much to cover. All about today's announcements: msft.it/6012acdmE
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Hidden gem: Using Microsoft SQL + Microsoft Foundry and AI Gateway that introduces content safety: in the AI era, SQL injection turns into Prompt injection, but the AI Gateway catches it and blocks it! youtu.be/YCxvQFoITdo?si=D4Ma…
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What’s next for SQL? Performance, scale, AI, and developer productivity at the European SQL Community Conference dlvr.it/TVfFGq
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One place, more ways to work. Chat through a problem, delegate a task, build an app, and automate workflows. The refreshed Microsoft Copilot app brings the ways you work with AI together in one place.   Because Copilot is the AI built for work. Learn more: msft.it/092526x
We’re building Copilot as a new OS for work that spans every model, every form factor, and every task. Today, we’re announcing our biggest update to Copilot to date, bringing four things together: · Autopilot: proactive and long-running agent built for the enterprise · Code: build apps with Copilot, hosted inside your company’s tenant · Home: Chat + Cowork together · Office: now fully embedded in Copilot (and Copilot embedded in Office, of course!) Plus, you can invoke Copilot in Teams, and we’re introducing Today, a proactive experience that surfaces the most important information from across M365 without needing to ask for it. The way we work is changing and so are our workflows. This update brings AI into that flow, from answering a question, to building an app, to getting work done on your behalf.
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The new Copilot is Microsoft’s bet that the AI race is moving from models to products. It doesn’t need to own the best model if Copilot can choose among them and keep the customer inside Microsoft. The potential secret weapon is Autopilot (what I’ve been calling Muse for Business). It knows your workflows, sits across the apps and data you already use, and keeps working even when you step away. It’s a preview of the battle to come in enterprise AI. OpenAI and Anthropic are racing from models into products. Can they build their own version of this? And can they match Microsoft on the boring-but-critical stuff: permissions, identity, auditability and control, as agents become more autonomous? My full conversation with @satyanadella. We also talk open vs. closed models, US-China Summit, regulation and the infrastructure buildout. 00:00 Microsoft’s new Copilot 02:02 Why not just give us Autopilot? 05:18 Who pays for always-on AI? 08:06 Copilot picks the model 10:27 Chinese models and OpenAI’s lead 12:04 Competing with OpenAI and Anthropic 13:17 US–China AI talks 16:11 Does AI need new rules? 18:05 The data center backlash 20:40 Is AI being overbuilt? 23:44 Keeping humans in control
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KIAH 🛫 KIAD 🛬 LEBL (Barcelona). Off to #FabConEU / #SQLConEU ! Looking forward to seeing everyone and having great conversations with the community! I hope to see familiar faces and to meet new people. And, I pray for safe travels for everyone along with getting value out of the conference. See y’all soon! #MicrosoftFabric #SQL #PowerBI
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We’re excited to be back at PASS Data Community Summit West as Sapphire Sponsors! If you want to hear: ✅ The latest on all things SQL ✅ What's new in developer tools and experiences ✅ How to unlock the full power of Fabric Then join us November 9th - 11th to Connect, Share, and Learn with your community. 🎟 Use code AZURE150 for $150 off your registration! See you there: msft.it/6019a9zAJ
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@bobwardms is bringing "Microsoft SQL and AMD in the Era of AI" (one of two sessions) to Day of Data Orlando. Like or RT if you're planning to attend — helps us size the rooms. Oct 17, Sanford FL. Free. 23 days out. eventbrite.com/e/day-of-data…
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Now that I look at it, I think there is room for another one.
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Faster index build that automatically updates plus iterative filtering - make sure you know the latest on vector indexing in Microsoft SQL with @bobwardms @AnalyticAnna New video 📹: youtu.be/aFXFfo1oe_w?si=6j7M…
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Your best friend: BlockOnPossibleDataLoss=True dlvr.it/TV0cL9
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