SQL Server 2025 marks a major milestone in enterprise data platforms, designed to meet the demands of modern, AI-driven organizations. This session provides a broad overview of the latest release, highlighting innovations that make SQL Server 2025 a powerful foundation for intelligent applications and scalable data solutions.

We’ll explore the full range of deployment options—from traditional on-premises and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), to platform-as-a-service (PaaS) in Azure, and the newest software-as-a-service (SaaS) capabilities in Microsoft Fabric. The session includes a focused look at Azure SQL Managed Instance next-generation General Purpose tier, showcasing how it delivers operational efficiency, performance, and modernization advantages over IaaS.

Whether you're shaping strategic data initiatives or working hands-on with SQL workloads, this session offers a clear view of how SQL Server 2025 fits into your hybrid and cloud-first architecture.