Bradley Ball

Father of 4, Sr. TPM @Microsoft, Comic Book aficionado, I ❤️ roller coasters. cohost Opinions are my own. 🧵’s @sqlballs

[Mim @mim_djo]

🚀 Microsoft announced GPU acceleration for Fabric Data Warehouse, the performance at high conccurency is just wild !!!

#Microsoftfabric #OLAP #datawarehouse #SQL #GPU

https://t.co/xsCaaxLhNh

[Mim @mim_djo]

build a data app in #Microsoftfabric served by #duckdb wasm, the data stored in #onelake was prepared by duckdb python too :)

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

@mim_djo Let me know how that goes and pass along a copy of the request please…….. asking for a friend…….

[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/OH71hglfNo

[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

[Tales From The Field @TalesftField]

Understanding the granular way that OneLake Security works & how to secure the Lakehouse SQL Analytics Endpoint is IMPORTANT! But don't worry we've got you covered!

Link: https://t.co/dqtM7lMfGJ

@BradleySchacht @SQLBalls @DBABullDog @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri

[Tales From The Field @TalesftField]

#MicrosoftFabric Data Agent Example Queries are the KEY to validating agent results. If you are using or looking at Data Agents lets take a look at this, together!

Link: https://t.co/b4P2Zc1o2a

@SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @DBABullDog @neeraj_jhaveri

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

@arcanecode @JoshLuedeman @Copilot Thank you my friend!

[Azure SQL @AzureSQL]

Turning SQL changes into real‑time insights shouldn’t be hard. With DeltaFlow in #MicrosoftFabric Eventstreams, you get automatic schema handling, destination tables & analytics‑ready data in minutes. Perfect for real‑time dashboards & AI apps.

Watch: https://t.co/wZArNJZQyg

[Josh Luedeman | @joshluedeman.bsky.social @JoshLuedeman]

Great video this week. Brad really helped me connect the two different pieces of the puzzle. You REALLY need to check this video out

[Tales From The Field @TalesftField]

Let's tackle #MicrosoftFabric IQ, we need to start with a tutorial on #Graph. Ontology is built on Graph, understanding Graph will help us use Ontology in the future.

Link: https://t.co/q7ofnXM3jr

@SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @DBABullDog @neeraj_jhaveri

[Tales From The Field @TalesftField]

Are you using #Google #BigQuery? Do you want the Gartner Leader in visualizations Power BI? Good news, @DBABullDog wants to help you learn how to Mirror BigQuery to #MicrosoftFabric!!

Link: https://t.co/07rXI11TTX

@SQLBalls @BradleySchacht @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri

[Tales From The Field @TalesftField]

Don't you love it when things become easier? I know I do! @BradleySchacht & @DBABullDog show us the easy way to perform a meta-data refresh in #MicrosoftFabric!

Link: https://t.co/FWmk4yGveC

Let's check this out, together!

@SQLBalls @JoshLuedeman @neeraj_jhaveri

[Adam Saxton @awsaxton]

Tonight is the famous #PowerHour at #FabCon / #SQLCon.

Think SNL show!

1. You will learn nothing I tentionally!
2. You will laugh!
3. SWAG!!!

Get there early! Not everyone will fit in the room!

Thomas Murphy Ballroom @ 5:30pm (there will be a line)

#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SQL #SQLFamily #SQLServer

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

Last morning at #Fabcon & #SQLcon filming a beautiful sunrise!

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

@arcanecode @FABConSQLCon @Microsoft It was so great to see you there my friend!!

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

What do you do when your road tripping to Atlanta for #Fabcon & #SQLCon with your two best friends?

Answer questions about #MicrosoftFabric !

Link: https://t.co/TnODbpLPRP

cc @DBABullDog @JoshLuedeman @BradleySchacht @TalesftField @nerraj_jhaveri

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

#fabcon #roadtrip now with 100% more Dan!!

@JoshLuedeman @DBABullDog

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

@awsaxton @JoshLuedeman @DBABullDog Looking forward to seeing you my friend!

[Bradley Ball @SQLBalls]

@JoshLuedeman @awsaxton @DBABullDog #fabcon #roadtrip