Anna Hoffman

Principal Group Product Manager on Microsoft's SQL Engineering team. Host of Data Exposed. GT Engineering Undergrad + Data Science Masters. Millennial.

[Anna Hoffman @AnalyticAnna]

SQL database in Fabric is now GENERALLY AVAILABLE https://t.co/Ch8K7wokNu

[Satya Nadella @satyanadella]

https://t.co/vLmiBKTtX3

[Dan Wahlin @DanWahlin]

Enjoyed talking with @AnalyticAnna about agentic journeys in this episode of Data Exposed. 🎙️

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

TLDR; the new DP-800 certification is now GA and the new in-a-day series for SQL + AI has launched!

✅ No replatforming
✅ No starting from scratch
✅ Just a new way to build on what you already know

👉 Register here: https://t.co/OH71hgkHXQ

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support in July 2026.
It’s not just an endpoint—it’s a chance to modernize. From ESUs to Azure migration, Microsoft helps you move at your pace. Plus: white‑glove support via Cloud Accelerate Factory at ZERO cost

Watch📷: https://t.co/TngDYhnyo2

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Curious how Azure Arc simplifies #SQLServer migrations? In this episode, we guide you through moving from on‑prem to Azure—step by step. May the fourth be with your data journey ✨

Watch 🎥: https://t.co/YFKGX3CfiA #AzureSQL #maythefourthbewithyou

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

How do you get a production database into source control—and keep it there? With SSMS 22.5, import your DB into a SQL project, edit safely, and deploy with confidence. New Database DevOps workload preview on Data Exposed.

Watch 📷: https://t.co/Cbo4tGVH6f #AzureSQL

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Azure SQL #ManagedInstance just got a serious performance boost with Next‑gen GP. @AnalyticAnna & Uros Milanovic break down lower latency, higher throughput & IOPS, more scale, and new IOPS + memory sliders for fine‑grained control.

Watch: https://t.co/3JwmJxDyur #AzureSQL

[Adam Saxton @awsaxton]

About to start the meet and greet at #FabCon / #SQLCon with myself, @AnalyticAnna and @patrickdba ! From 12-1pm

Join us in the community lounge on the far side of the registration desk!

// @GuyInACube @DataExposed

#MicrosoftFabric #SQL #SQLServer #PowerBI #DataExposed

[Anna Hoffman @AnalyticAnna]

@awsaxton @ATLHawks @GuyInACube No it’s great!!! I didn’t even see you until the photo

[Anna Hoffman @AnalyticAnna]

Here at the #SQLCon #FabCon keynote hanging with Harry @ATLHawks and @awsaxton @GuyInACube

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

Really excited to team with @AnalyticAnna on this! Maybe @bobwardms & @patrickdba will be there 🤷‍♂️....maybe.......

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

ADS is retiring Feb 28—here’s what’s next. Join us to take a tour of what’s new (and what’s coming) in the MSSQL extension for VS Code—plus how you can track the roadmap and shape future SQL tooling.

Watch 📷: https://t.co/KF3Qwsf7v7 #AzureSQL

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Watch as we break down two ways to perform CI/CD for SQL databases in #MicrosoftFabric using Azure DevOps—perfect for scenarios where your SQL DB needs to deploy independently. Streamline your workflow & ship confidently!

Watch 📷: https://t.co/MIJdahYe7O #MVPBuzz #MVPTuesday

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Azure SQL #ManagedInstance just got a serious performance boost with Next‑gen GP. @AnalyticAnna & Uros Milanovic break down lower latency, higher throughput & IOPS, more scale, and new IOPS + memory sliders for fine‑grained control.

Watch: https://t.co/HzoGcigMtF #AzureSQL

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

At Ignite 2025 we announced vector indexing in #SQLServer using DiskANN—now see it in action. Learn how to create & use vector indexes, current Public Preview limits, and what’s possible when AI, vectors & data live together in the MSSQL engine.

Watch: https://t.co/UiUXORkAfx

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Looking for a reason to attend SQLCon? We’ll give you 5 🖐️
Check out @AnalyticAnna’s blog and learn what SQL lovers can expect at the first-ever SQLCon happening March 16th – 20th: https://t.co/cDpmPR6nyC
📍 See you in Atlanta! Save $200 off registration with code SQLCMTY200

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Dive into REST APIs, vectors, and AI with #SQLServer2025 on Data Exposed 🚀 Learn how developers are building modern, AI-ready apps—right in SQL Server.

Watch 📷: https://t.co/FEgEplv9aQ #MVPBuzz #MVPTuesday

[Santhosh Kumar Ravindran @thisissanthoshr]

Want 6x faster performance in #MicrosoftFabric with zero code changes and secure way to connect to your data sources?⚡️
My new episode of #DataExposed with @AnalyticAnna is out!

We’re talking:
✅ Native Execution Engine
✅ Managed Private Endpoints (Secure Spark!)
✅ Autoscale Billing to save 💰

https://t.co/wpFDAfxlBt
#MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #AzureSQL #DataExposed #CloudComputing #Analytics #PricePerformance #Security

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Join @AnalyticAnna for an unscripted, chaotic, and totally fun recap of everything SQL in 2025! Featuring SQL legends @bobwardms, @erinstellato, @SysAdminDrew & @AjayMSFT. Let’s learn (and laugh) together: https://t.co/SLILZBpDNt #DataCommunity #FabricCommunity

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

SSMS 22 is here! Just a year after the SSMS 21 preview, the team launched the GA version of SSMS 22. Discover what's new, why it was such a busy year, and what's next for SSMS on Data Exposed with @AnalyticAnna!

Watch 📷: https://t.co/rcyezYBNho #AzureSQL