An episodic conversation about solving problems within the Microsoft data platform. We combine trending topics and professional development to keep you easily informed and entertained.
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Carlos Chacon
Director of Data Solutions at Marathon, Founder of SQL Data Partners Podcast, Organizer + Sponsor, SQL Trail
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Senior Data Solutions and Power BI Consultant, Pluralsight Author
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Proprietor, Catallaxy Services, LLC, Data & AI Specialist, Author
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Podcast Episodes
Episode 284
The Four-Letter Word ETL - Data Movement
February 04, 2025
59 minutes
There are many tools and techniques that can be used for data ingestion and transformations. Belinda Allen takes us on a delightful journey through Data Flows, Power Query, Azure Data Factory (Pipelines), and discusses the merits of shortcuts.
Episode 283
Data Lakehouse vs Data Warehouse vs My House
December 31, 2024
49 minutes
Trying to decide on which service to choose? In this podcast episode we dive into the technical components and nuances between the Lakehouse and the Warehouse and some of the decisions you'll have to make as you build out your data infrastructure.
Episode 282
OneLake - A Deep Dive
November 26, 2024
35 minutes
Like the title suggests, we're diving deep into OneLake with conversations covering Delta Lake format, file management, scenarios for multiple OneLakes, and some perspective on Direct Lake Mode as an options for importing data into Power BI.
Episode 281
OneLake - The OneDrive for Data
October 17, 2024
32 minutes
In this episode, we explore OneLake as Fabric's central data hub with guest Mariano Kovo. We cover its key features, efficient data handling, and Azure integration using the Delta Parquet format, plus how Windows Explorer and shortcuts enhance data access.
Episode 280
A Focus on Microsoft Fabric
October 08, 2024
19 minutes
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. Send us your burning questions about Microsoft Fabric, we would love to answer them in a future episode!
Episode 279
SQL Server Migrations Demystified
September 20, 2024
63 minutes
SQL Server migrations can be daunting. We talk with Tejas Shah and Sudhir Raparla to get their practical perspectives on approaching your SQL migration with confidence and the tools and features available to make your next migration process a success.
Episode 278
Running SQL Server on Azure VMs
July 30, 2024
64 minutes
Can you run SQL Server on Azure VM? Which VM is best? Is running SQL Server on a VM in Azure the right fit? Find out in this insightful episode, as Anders Pedersen talks about moving his SQL Server environment to Azure VMs, navigating the tiers and newest storage options, and how he manages upgrades.
Episode 277
PostgreSQL for the SQL Server Crowd
July 15, 2024
62 minutes
If you are a SQL Server DBA considering a switch to PostgreSQL, this podcast is for you. We talk with Ryan Booz, PostgresSQL Advocate at Redgate, about his experience transitioning from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, the tools and tricks, land mines to watch out for, the community, and key aspects to consider if you are going to take a dive into the world's most popular open source database.
Episode 276
Dynamic SQL and Testing in Isolation
May 21, 2024
42 minutes
Dynamic SQL generally has a bad reputation due to it's propensity for errors and security risks such as SQL injection attacks. There are times however, when it can be used for good and that is what we are going to explore in this episode.
Episode 275
Machine Learning and Power BI
April 16, 2024
45 minutes
What kinds of problems are organizations solving 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 with two of Marathons data solution consultants.
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