Father of 4, Sr. TPM @Microsoft, Comic Book aficionado, I ❤️ roller coasters. cohost aka.ms/TftF/youtube Opinions are my own. 🧵’s @sqlballs
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🚀 Microsoft announced GPU acceleration for Fabric Data Warehouse, the performance at high conccurency is just wild !!!
#Microsoftfabric #OLAP #datawarehouse #SQL #GPU
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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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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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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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Bradley Ball retweeted
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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Bradley Ball retweeted
#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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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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Bradley Ball retweeted
Great video this week. Brad really helped me connect the two different pieces of the puzzle. You REALLY need to check this video out
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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Bradley Ball retweeted
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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Bradley Ball retweeted
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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Mar 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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Mar 15
What do you do when your road tripping to Atlanta for #Fabcon & #SQLCon with your two best friends?
Answer questions about #MicrosoftFabric !
Link: youtube.com/live/fWUAInszKp0…
cc @DBABullDog @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @TalesftField @nerraj_jhaveri
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Bradley Ball retweeted
Mar 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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🚨 LAST DAY TO SIGN UP🚨
The Unify your Data Roadshow: #Microsoft #SQL, #Fabric #AI registration site closes when we hit tomorrow!
Link: lnkd.in/e-TCHTzP
cc @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @neeraj_jhaveri @DBABullDog @bobwardms @AnalyticAnna @patrickdba @AzureSQL
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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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Bradley Ball retweeted
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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