Which Azure SQL Database Options Should I Choose?

This meeting will be using our new MS Teams account instead of Zoom this month.

Due to a scheduling conflict we are pushing this presentation back to Wednesday, July 21

ABSTRACT:

Happy 11th birthday, Azure SQL Database! Yes, that’s right – Microsoft’s Platform as a Service (PaaS) SQL database is eleven years old in 2021! It’s grown from “Azure SQL” to a multi-faceted service with many options. At its core, it has had the same goal for a decade – the service manages the hardware, patching, backups, high availability, and even tuning plans and indexes; you focus on development and performance. However, as it’s grown from one limited offering to a set of services, choosing the best option for your application and database has gotten confusing. Single database or managed instance, DTU or vCore, serverless, hyperscale - how do you know which one is right for your needs? In this presentation, I’ll explain the many options available and provide guidance on how to choose the best one for your project.

SPEAKER BIO

Jes Schultz is a Software Engineer in Commercial Software Engineering at Microsoft who has experience with a wide range of SQL Server features from version 2005 through 2019, and is on the cutting edge with Azure technologies. Since graduating Fox Valley Technical College with an IT-Programmer/Analyst degree, Jes has worked as an SSRS developer, DBA, and consultant. Before joining Microsoft, Jes was a six-time Data Platform MVP, recognized for her community work. Jes tackles every project and problem with tenacity and her enthusiasm is unmatched in the SQL Server community. In her free time, Jes never stops moving and counts fitness, coffee, cooking, and travel as essentials in life.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30 - Networking and speaker setup time
6:30-6:35 - Opening remarks & Introductions
6:35 - Speaker time!