Modern data platforms are becoming increasingly complex. Organizations must manage on-premises SQL Server, cloud databases, analytics platforms, and new artificial intelligence capabilities-often without a clear strategy to connect them efficiently.

In this session, we will explore how Azure SQL, SQL Server, and Microsoft Fabric can work together to modernize your existing workloads while improving performance, security, and operational simplicity. We will also examine how Copilot can assist data professionals by simplifying development, troubleshooting, and administration tasks.

By the end of this session, you will understand when to use each platform, how mirroring and cloud integration reduce architectural complexity, what improvements are coming in the next version of SQL Server, and how artificial intelligence features can enhance productivity in real-world scenarios. You will leave with practical guidance you can apply immediately to your SQL environment.