@SQLBalls

Father of 4, Sr. TPM @Microsoft, Comic Book aficionado, I ❤️ roller coasters. cohost https://xitter.cf/t.co/rymeOtewIt Opinions are my own. 🧵’s @sqlballs

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Joined October 2010
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Mim@mim_djoJun 2
🚀 Microsoft announced GPU acceleration for Fabric Data Warehouse, the performance at high conccurency is just wild !!! #Microsoftfabric #OLAP #datawarehouse #SQL #GPU community.fabric.microsoft.c…

From research to product: Microsoft Fabric wins best industry paper at SIGMOD 2026 for GPU‑accele...

What started years ago as a wild research bet — “Could we even run SQL on AI compute runtimes?" — has become a serious product motion that we think can...

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Mim@mim_djoJun 3
build a data app in #Microsoftfabric served by #duckdb wasm, the data stored in #onelake was prepared by duckdb python too :)
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Azure SQL@AzureSQLJun 2
TLDR; the new DP-800 certification is now GA and the new in-a-day series for SQL + AI has launched! ✅ No replatforming ✅ No starting from scratch ✅ Just a new way to build on what you already know 👉 Register here: aka.ms/sqlaiad
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Azure SQL@AzureSQLMay 14
SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support in July 2026. It’s not just an endpoint—it’s a chance to modernize. From ESUs to Azure migration, Microsoft helps you move at your pace. Plus: white‑glove support via Cloud Accelerate Factory at ZERO cost Watch📷: bit.ly/4numI2I
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Understanding the granular way that OneLake Security works & how to secure the Lakehouse SQL Analytics Endpoint is IMPORTANT! But don't worry we've got you covered! Link: youtu.be/TcbvjbZm2bA @BradleySchacht @SQLBalls @DBABullDog @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri
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#MicrosoftFabric Data Agent Example Queries are the KEY to validating agent results. If you are using or looking at Data Agents lets take a look at this, together! Link: youtu.be/v0mD01QP5gY @SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @DBABullDog @neeraj_jhaveri
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Azure SQL@AzureSQLApr 22
Turning SQL changes into real‑time insights shouldn’t be hard. With DeltaFlow in #MicrosoftFabric Eventstreams, you get automatic schema handling, destination tables & analytics‑ready data in minutes. Perfect for real‑time dashboards & AI apps. Watch: msft.it/6014Q01Bg
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Great video this week. Brad really helped me connect the two different pieces of the puzzle. You REALLY need to check this video out
Tales From The Field@TalesftFieldApr 16
Let's tackle #MicrosoftFabric IQ, we need to start with a tutorial on #Graph. Ontology is built on Graph, understanding Graph will help us use Ontology in the future. Link: youtu.be/N6hkxnuOQ8k @SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @DBABullDog @neeraj_jhaveri
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Let's tackle #MicrosoftFabric IQ, we need to start with a tutorial on #Graph. Ontology is built on Graph, understanding Graph will help us use Ontology in the future. Link: youtu.be/N6hkxnuOQ8k @SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @DBABullDog @neeraj_jhaveri
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Are you using #Google #BigQuery? Do you want the Gartner Leader in visualizations Power BI? Good news, @DBABullDog wants to help you learn how to Mirror BigQuery to #MicrosoftFabric!! Link: youtu.be/nHHrVDXWLqk @SQLBalls @BradleySchacht @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri
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Don't you love it when things become easier? I know I do! @BradleySchacht & @DBABullDog show us the easy way to perform a meta-data refresh in #MicrosoftFabric! Link: youtu.be/x4-v10Vy6mo Let's check this out, together! @SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri
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Adam Saxton
@awsaxtonMar 19
Tonight is the famous #PowerHour at #FabCon / #SQLCon. Think SNL show! 1. You will learn nothing I tentionally! 2. You will laugh! 3. SWAG!!! Get there early! Not everyone will fit in the room! Thomas Murphy Ballroom @ 5:30pm (there will be a line) #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQL #SQLFamily #SQLServer
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Adam Saxton
@awsaxtonMar 15
KIAH 🛫 KATL. Heading to Atlanta for the big show! #FabCon / #SQLCon here I come! So much preparation has gone into this from so many people. I’m privileged to be a part of the team and ready to have a week of learning and connections with so many community members. See you there! #MicrosoftFabric #SQLServer #PowerBI #SQLFamily #SQL
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Azure SQL@AzureSQLMar 9
The MSSQL extension for VS Code just got better—AI-ready workflows, in-product changelogs, enhanced Edit Data & GitHub Copilot now GA. Watch how Copilot boosts SQL productivity, plus a demo of evolving schemas with vector data types in #SQLServer2025: msft.it/6019Qb6eT
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In the final stretch. One week to put the finishing touches on my FabCon workshop. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you there for architecting data warehouse medallion architectures in Microsoft Fabric and the rest of you at the ask the experts area all week long!
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Azure SQL@AzureSQLMar 9
Have questions about SQL database in Fabric? Ask here! msft.it/6017Qb6el #FabricCommunity #AzureSQL
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Bob Ward@bobwardmsMar 5
Replying to @SQLBalls @AnalyticAnna @patrickdba
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🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 Priya Sathy, VP Microsoft SQL will be kicking off the 1st hour of Unify your Data Roadshow: #Microsoft #SQLServer #Fabric + #AI in Atlanta, GA March 16, 2026! Link: youtu.be/WkVd1HkKZLs @sqlballs @joshluedeman @dbabulldog @bradleyschacht @neeraj_jhaveri
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Did you know you can Recovery a #MicrosoftFabric Workspace!?! If you didn't, @DBABullDog has got you covered! Here's the details, make sure your Tenant Admins have it enabled & set up! Link: youtu.be/LeyNxCiFlvo @SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @neeraj_jhaveri
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Hugh Jackman
@RealHughJackmanFeb 23
When you wake up, look in the mirror, and realize you’ve actually become the character you’ve played for 25 years.
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