#MSIgnite 2017: GS01 - Microsoft for the Modern Data Estate

2017-09-25

GS01 - Microsoft for the modern data estate

Sep 25, 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Massive and growing amounts of data.
Companies that out-develop themselves.
Some companies have learned to leverage and gain from the data, like Honeywell, DocuSign and Jet.
Hybrid is the way to go. Quick hands-up:
- Almost no companies believe all-public is even possible
- Almost all see a hybrid solution is the thing.

*applause*

Gives superb compatibility over many platforms and distributions.
2+ million docker pulls.
Lots of focus on performance and security. has the smallest amount of vulnerabilities.
Only commercial dB with AI built in.
R and Python support OOB.
BI included in license; web, desktop and mobile.
Support for graph data and queries.
Advanced machine learning with R + Python.
Native TSQL scoring.
Adaptive query processing and Automatic plan correction.
Special pricing (30%) for SQL on Red hat
Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Like a SQL instance on premise, in the cloud. without the server.
- Easy to migrate as it’s the same thing.
- Management using the same tools as always.
SQL SA customers get discounts on Azure SQL.

DEMO: Patient intake, millisecond calculation of estimated stay based on history of patient and similar cases.