Moving up the ranks in the holy technology wars is the medallion architecture. In this episode, we discuss the various layers + implementation in Azure delta lake environments. Listen in and let us know what you think! Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/reLiRI4

What better way to close out the year than with a recap of the 2023 PASS Summit! Listen in as we discuss our take-aways, new feature highlights from Microsoft, and what is on the horizon for the coming year! Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/sTW-NO0

Do you find yourself repeating the same actions when pulling SQL Server performance metrics? Erik Darling did. We sit down with him and discuss the scripts he built, shares, and how he uses them. loom.ly/1XoO2dc Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger Darling Data

Ever felt stuck in a loop, knowing there's room for improvement? The Capability Maturity Model may be the answer. We discuss CMM with Kevin Kline, how it relates to data professionals, & the path to drive change as leaders. loom.ly/NQQTwkc Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

If you're in the Richmond area, join Carlos & Steve at the Richmond Power BI User Group meeting for an exciting discussion on the latest updates and features of Power BI and Fabric. There will be a Q&A session and some great networking opportunities! meetup.com/rvapowerbiug/e…

If our last episode piqued your interest in the Capability Maturity Model, join us as @ALevyInROC, shares his experience in a role as the only data professional at his organization, starting at square one to drive change Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/gxdOfQc

Join the Richmond Power BI User Group for some pizza pie 🍕 on Pi Day, and learn about optimizing Power Query in Power BI! (That almost qualifies as a poem right?) meetup.com/rvapowerbiug/e…

What are organizations solving for with Machine Learning? In this episode, we discuss the process of building a machine learning model designed to provide accurate rainfall data predictions for a public works department. loom.ly/xHcVuXU Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

Dynamic SQL generally has a bad reputation due to it's propensity for errors & risks like SQL injection attacks. It can be beneficial in some situations however. We explore using it for good with our guest, Laura Moss. loom.ly/85A9jqw Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

Just getting started with Power BI? Join us tomorrow as Marathon's senior data solutions consultant Brian Knox presents a curated collection of practical tips & tricks designed to enhance your proficiency in Power BI & elevate your data storytelling. meetup.com/rvapowerbiug/e…

Switching from SQL Server to PostgreSQL? We talk with PostgreSQL Advocate Ryan Booz about the tools and tricks, the community, and key aspects to consider. loom.ly/SRjVSA0 Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

Can you run SQL Server on Azure VM? Yes! Find out in this insightful episode, as Anders Pedersen (Anders Pedersen) talks about moving a SQL Server environment to Azure VMs, the tiers, storage options, & managing upgrades. loom.ly/UigkaS8 Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

SQL Server migrations can be daunting. We talk with Tejas Shah and Sudhir Raparla, for a practical approach to SQL Server migrations, and the tools and features available to make your next migration process a success. loom.ly/rfODcdA Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

Happy Friday Compañeros! Season 8 of the podcast begins next week 🎉 We hope you'll join us for an entertaining and educational dive into the world of Microsoft Fabric. Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

More than a year after Microsoft announced the new Fabric, we're taking an in-depth look at the platform to see what goals have come to fruition, and what has changed. loom.ly/7RSIJzk Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

OneLake to rule them all? We're exploring OneLake as Fabric's central data hub with Mariano Kovo. We cover key features, Azure integration with Delta Parquet, and how Windows Explorer and shortcuts simplify data access. Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/qnLRJrA

Dive deep into OneLake as we explore Delta Lake Parquet, scenarios when "one" OneLake might not do the trick, and get some perspective on Direct Lake Mode for Power BI. loom.ly/XiKbNpU Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

Trying to decide between Data Lakehouse and Data Warehouse? In this episode we dive into the technical components and nuances between these two services and decisions to make as you build out your data infrastructure. Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/9PvjK9g

There are many tools and techniques that can be used for data ingestion and transformations. Belinda Allen (She/Her) takes us on a delightful journey through Data Flows, Power Query, ADF Pipelines, and the merits of shortcuts. loom.ly/926x3Js Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger

🔐 How secure is your data in Microsoft Fabric? In this episode, we dive into evolving governance tools, domains, Purview integration, pricing issues & real-world gaps. #DataGovernance #MicrosoftFabric Carlos L Chacon Jr Kevin Feasel Eugene Meidinger loom.ly/ZN5KEQ8