The New SQL in Microsoft Fabric That Combines Analytics and Transactions with Pam Lahoud

In this episode of The Power BI Edge, Host Erik Lidman speaks with Pam Lahoud, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, to explore the latest developments in Microsoft Fabric, particularly the integration of SQL Databases into the Fabric ecosystem. The discussion sheds light on how this new architecture supports planning, forecasting, analytics, and operational reporting within a unified data environment, all powered by the trusted SQL Server engine.Pam Lahoud is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft with nearly 20 years of experience. She currently works on the Customer Advisory Team (CAT) for Azure SQL, focusing on customer success and product feedback. Pam has deep roots in the SQL Server world, having worked in both support and engineering roles, and is now a key figure in shaping the SQL Database experience within Microsoft Fabric.Expect to LearnWhat Microsoft Fabric is and how it transforms data operations.Key advantages of integrating SQL Databases into Microsoft Fabric.How SQL in Fabric supports both analytical and transactional workloads.Real-world use cases including planning, forecasting, and reverse ETL.Practical guidance for getting started with SQL Databases in Fabric.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] - Teaser[00:01:17] - Introduction to the Episode [00:03:10] - What Does a Program Manager at Microsoft Really Do?[00:04:24] - What is Microsoft Fabric?[00:06:29] - Three Key Advantages of Using Fabric[00:09:12] - The New SQL Databases in Fabric[00:13:48] - Use Cases for SQL in Fabric[00:19:15] - Customer Transformation and Business Impact[00:23:12] - How to Get Started with SQL Databases in Fabric[00:27:49] - Where to Learn More[00:32:40] - Conclusion📱 Follow the Guest Pam Lahoud:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-lahoud👉Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft👉Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Microsoft/👉Company’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microsoft/?hl=en📱 Follow the Host Erik Lidman:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriklidman/📱 Follow Aimplan:👉 Website: https://www.aimplan.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aimplan/🔗 Listen to Power BI Edge:👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aimplan