Unlocking the future: AI innovations and improvements in SQL Server 2025

Join us for a dynamic introduction to SQL Server 2025, the AI-ready enterprise database that combines on-premises reliability with cloud-scale intelligence. In this session, we'll start with an overview of SQL Server development and dive into the innovative features announced in the recent preview release, including: \- Native vector data types and search for seamless AI integration\. \- Direct T\-SQL calls to external AI services like ChatGPT using sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint\. \- Enhanced developer tools\, such as GitHub Copilot integration in Visual Studio Code\. Explore performance improvements such as Optimized Locking (inspired by Azure SQL), native JSON support, and real-time event streaming with Fabric Mirroring for hybrid workloads, among other incredible enhancements. Bring your questions!