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Azure SQL Database Foundations

Overview

SQL Server has been around for decades, but did you know about the cloud-native solution, Azure SQL Database Hyperscale? In this series, Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman break down how Hyperscale’s unique features, modern infrastructure and independent scaling for compute and storage make it the destination for developers to build and run AI apps.

Videos in this playlist 5

  1. Trailer: Azure SQL Database Foundations
  2. E1: Meet Azure SQL Hyperscale
  3. E2: Migrate and optimize with Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
  4. E3: Build AI apps with Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
  5. E4: Optimize performance and scalability with Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Free and complete: every lecture is in the playlist, in order.
  • Watch at 1.5x, skip what you know, rewatch what you don't.
  • From Microsoft, a well-regarded name.
  • 4,725,980 views, so help and notes are easy to find.
  • Completely free.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (5 videos) you can see before you start.
  • Start watching right away, no sign-up.

Disadvantages

  • No certificate, deadlines or graded work.
  • Quality and depth vary: check that the playlist is finished before you start.
  • No certificate.
  • Short (5 videos, 30 minutes): an overview, not deep coverage.
  • No graded assignments or feedback.

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Free

  • Free: Watch on YouTube, no account needed.
  • Certificate: None. Code or take notes along to make it stick.

Microsoft is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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