Accidental Azure DBA in 2025 Copilot is your Toolkit, with Warwick Rudd

This session is mainly in-person, but if you need a Teams link, I can send you one. The first half hour of the in-person meeting will be networking over pizza. The presentation will start after that.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, many IT professionals find themselves unexpectedly taking on the role of a Database Administrator (DBA) without formal training. This session, "Accidental Azure DBA in 2025 Copilot is your toolkit," is designed to equip these accidental DBAs with the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage and optimize your Azure SQL DB and Fabric SQL DB effectively.

We will begin by exploring the fundamental concepts of a DBA in the cloud. Next, we will delve into the how as an accidental DBA we can manage these concepts, such as performance tuning, security management, and backup and recovery with the help of Copilot. Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will learn how to monitor and optimize database performance using Azure's built-in tools and services.

By the end of this session, attendees will have confidence in knowing how copilot fits into their Azure DBA toolkit. Whether you are an IT professional who has recently been thrust into the DBA role or someone looking to expand your skill set, this session will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed.

Join us to find out how, in 2025, with the right toolkit, being an accidental Azure DBA is not as scary as you might think.