Wolfgang Strasser

SQL + AI: Get ready for a fun new experience, launching next week! | Microsoft Community Hub The SQL community is leveling up!  We’re launching a lightweight, beginner friendly SQL + AI contest designed to spark awareness...

Something exciting is coming for SQL + AI! A series of challenges kicks off next week that 's the perfect opportunity for you to flex your SQL skill set. You don't need to be an expert; each experience builds on the last. #SQLServer #SQLServer2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

📣Introducing FabFeb 2026 TRAINING DAYS📣

💚 Mastering Data Governance with Microsoft Fabric and Purview in AI-Driven Industries by @wstrasser.bsky.social & @erwindekreuk.bsky.social

They will show you how to use Purview to your advantage and make data governance a piece of cake! 🍰

#FabFebFam

#MSBuild 2025 Book of News is here

news.microsoft.com/build-2025-b...

#Microsoft #Azure #Data #MicrosoftFabric #copilot

The moment you realized you did NOT pause your F64 capacity after your FabCon session ... hmm.. it's been a while.. it's been 10 days :-(

I wish everyone a wonderful, inspiring and happy #SQLKonferenz!
See you next time...

#MVPSummit and #FabCon are only a month ahead..

Flights booked ✅
Accommodation 1+ 2 ✅
Travel plans ✅
ESTA renewed & accepted ✅

#MVPBuzz

Private ADLS Gen2 access made easy with OneLake Shortcuts: a step-by-step guide | Microsoft Fabric Blog | Microsoft Fabric Microsoft Fabric provides the capability to streamline data access through OneLake Shortcuts. OneLake Shortcuts can significantly reduce data sprawl, enhances data interoperability and accessibility, ...

Access you private ADLS Gen2 account from #MicrosoftFabric

a step-by-step guide

blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/p...

Chopped: Fabric Edition - The Ultimate Data Analytics Challenge. Not a learning session 😉 @elenadrakul.bsky.social @bweissman.bsky.social @wstrasser.bsky.social Patrick LeBlanc and Philip Seamark. #FabricFebruary #DataCommunity

Have you heard the news? #AzureDataStudio is retiring..

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...

See you in a few days.. .Are you ready @patrickdba.bsky.social and @guyinacube.bsky.social ??

The new Fabric view arrived in my #MicrosoftFabric tenant

yes - seeing happy faces, attendees learning new stuff, networking, happy speakers, happy sponsors, .. happy Wolfi at the end of the day ;-)

the data community austria logo (alp mountains plus Vienna ferris wheel)

I love it when plans work out..

It's almost #DataCommunityAustriaDay 2025
green on almost all items
we are ready, full house, great lineup

I love it when plans work out.. even when work on evenings and weekends is required.. but #communityRocks

datasaturdays.com/Event/202501...

My Influencers, Community & Events team is hiring a Sr Program Manager to run user group networks & help with the MVP Program. Must be US based. Must be/have community experience with UG leaders, MVP, Super Users...
That has to be reflected on your resume.
jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...

Announcing a free GitHub Copilot for VS Code Announcing a free plan for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.

Developer presents at the end of the year: #Github #Copilot gets a free tier for everyone using #VSCode

code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2024/1...

limits:
* 2000 code completion/month
* 50 chat requests/month

@github.com @vscode.dev

London… we‘ll see you in a bit

what else to do on a friday evening..
digging into new features in #MicrosoftPurview, exploring new stuff and discussing with @erwindekreuk.bsky.social to find out .. :-) he also spends his evening with the same feature..
Stay tuned..

enjoy... and greetings to all

You want to use the APIs to modify the "new" business entities (domains, products, ..)?
Those APIs are not released so far :-(
Waiting for them too

Fabric decision guide - choose a data store - Microsoft Fabric Review a reference table and scenarios to choose the most suitable data store for your Microsoft Fabric workloads, ensuring optimal performance.

#Lakehouse, #Warehouse, #Eventhouse #FabricSQLDB #Datamart - many options - Which one to choose?

The #MicrosoftFabric team published a decision guide to choose a data store in Fabric..

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/get-started/decision-guide-data-store

#AzureSQL

Hey Power BI community!

The Core Visuals Vision Board, your new resource for Power BI. Explore, vote, and comment on Epic Ideas to shape our future. Instant visibility into what's completed, in progress, and upcoming.

aka.ms/PBI-Core-Vis...

#PowerBI #PBICoreVisuals #PowerBILove

The #MicrosoftPurview Data Catalog got a new name at #MSIgnite: #UnifiedCatalog.

But you do not see it in your Purview account?

The region page provides you with timeline details: https://buff.ly/3CGtjng

#DataGovernance #DataSecurity #DataCompliance
#TreatYourDataBetter

MSSQL Extension for Visual Studio Code: Streamline Development Boost SQL development with the MSSQL Extension for VS Code. Enjoy a new UI, query tools, and efficient database management. Try it now!

Are you using #VSCode and #SQLServer, #AzureSQL, #SQLMI, #MicrosoftFabric SQL services?

There is a new #MSSQL extension for #VSCode available..

https://buff.ly/3YWylDz

#SQLServer #AzureSQL #MicrosoftFabric #Databases #Development

You are a #MicrosoftFabric dev or admin? You need more insights about what is going on in your workspaces?

Have a look at the new Workspace monitoring released into preview now - https://buff.ly/3V3EbSr

#MSIgnite #PowerBI #WhatIsGoingOn

Thanks for the recommendation.. ordered.. book will arrive on saturday.

The #MicrosoftFabric Navigation experience gets a simplification. Choose between the #PowerBI or the #MicrosoftFabric experience

Existing #PowerBI users will feel like at home, Fabric users get a more focused and simplified UI entrance.

https://buff.ly/4fxL9Y8

#MSIgnite

Microsoft Fabric release plan documentation - Microsoft Fabric The Microsoft Fabric release plan documentation announces the latest updates and timelines to customers as features are prepared for future releases.

The long-awaited #MicrosoftFabric roadmap update is here...

learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric...

Updates including the planned release-dates (quarters) are published..
I found one, two, three hightlights.. :-) What about you..?

#roadmap #WhatIsComingNext

Safely activate your data estate with Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Community Hub 60% of CDOs cite data integration challenges as a top pain-point due to lack of knowledge of where relevant data resides [1]. Companies operate on...

#MSIgnite is in full swing.
For a high-quality #AI solution you need high-quality data.
Read through the #MicrosoftPurview #DataGovernance announcements to see whats coming next for the #UnifiedCatalog

https://buff.ly/3Z0hIH8

#TreatYourDataBetter