Next-Generation Performance with Azure's Newest Infrastructure

Presenter: David Pless, Principal Program Manager, Azure Data, Microsoft

Ready to push SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines to the next level?

In this session, David Pless takes a deep technical dive into the latest Azure SQL VM innovations, including Azure's newest VM generations powered by AMD EPYC Turin processors, Azure Boost infrastructure, Premium SSD v2, and Ultra Disk improvements.

Join us as we explore the latest virtual machines such as the Fasv7 and the Ebdsv6, designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and price-performance for SQL Server workloads ranging from departmental databases to large-scale mission-critical systems. These new VM series bring higher core counts, improved IOPS and throughput, improved networking, and access to some of the largest remote storage capabilities available in any cloud.

You'll learn how modern Azure infrastructure enables SQL Server workloads to achieve hundreds of thousands of IOPS, multi-gigabyte throughput, and predictable low-latency storage performance using Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk.

We'll discuss how Azure Boost further enhances VM performance, reliability, and operational efficiency through hardware acceleration and next-generation platform architecture.

We'll cover:

• The newest Azure VM platforms for SQL Server, including Dasv7, Fasv7, and Ebdsv6
• Selecting the right VM family for OLTP, data warehouse, analytics, and mixed workloads
• Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk architecture, sizing, and performance tuning
• Understanding Azure SQL VM storage limits, throughput ceilings, and performance optimization
• Real-world cost versus performance tradeoffs across VM and storage options
• Azure SQL VM best practices based on field deployments and customer modernization projects

Whether you're migrating existing SQL Server environments, optimizing underperforming workloads, or designing new cloud-native SQL architectures, you'll leave with practical guidance and proven strategies for maximizing performance, scalability, and value on Azure SQL Virtual Machines.

Come see what modern SQL Server infrastructure looks like when Azure's newest compute, networking, and storage technologies work together.