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#AzureSQL #SQL #LearnSQL As we’re pushed into an AI-driven automatic world, it’s helpful if our chosen data platform automagically detects errors and takes actions to resolve those errors. How do we set that up? Join Anna Hoffman and Matt Gordon for a few minutes to see how to do just that. ✅ Chapters: 0:20 Intro to Matt Gordon, Microsoft MVP 1:20 Introduction to a large Global Glass sporting event (scenario for the demos) 2:08 Find anomalies in ticket sales or ETL pipelines 2:58 How to set up Change Event Streaming 6:04 Event stream in Fabric 6:30 What is an Eventhouse in Fabric 7:08 Anomaly detection 8:10 Code for detecting anomalies 8:30 Creating alerts with Activator in Fabric 9:00 Custom actions, notebooks, etc 9:30 Automagic line of code 10:22 Tips and tricks for getting started 10:40 Managed identities 10:50 It's just SQL plus customization ✅ Resources: A good general blog can be found at https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Fabric-Updates-Blog/Stream-SQL-Change-Events-to-Microsoft-Fabric-Eventstream-with/ba-p/5172004. A step-by-step tutorial (mostly) can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/real-time-intelligence/event-streams/stream-sql-change-events-to-eventstream. Anomaly detection primer can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/real-time-intelligence/anomaly-detection?tabs=eventhouse. About Matt Gordon: Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with Microsoft data technology since 2000 and Azure AI since 2017. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's a Redgate Community Ambassador and an author of two books. His original data professional role was in database development, which quickly evolved into query tuning work as a DBA in the healthcare realm. He has supported several critical systems utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric and managed dozens of 24/7/365 data estates. As a consultant, he works with customers large, medium, and small to migrate to the cloud, make their data estate operate efficiently, and find the right tools and solutions within the Microsoft data & AI ecosystem. About MVPs: Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others - that's what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram 📌 Let's connect: LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Github: @sqlatspeed Twitter: Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter: AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 To watch other MVP Edition episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedmvps To check out even more Data Exposed episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQLServer

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#AzureSQL #SQL #LearnSQL In this episode of Data Exposed, Anthony Nocentino and Anna Hoffman walk through two MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that give GitHub Copilot real-time, controlled access to SQL Server. The agent never touches the database directly, it calls structured tools on the MCP server, which runs the queries that you control, and returns only what you've explicitly exposed. First, a custom-built server with 30 DMV-powered tools for DBA work across multiple instances. Then, Data API Builder (DAB) with zero code required for natural-language access to application data with permissions defined in config. Watch Copilot diagnose blocking, check AG health, and place a product order, all without writing a single line of SQL and all within guardrails you control. ✅ Chapters: 0:30 Intro to Anthony Nocentino 1:00 Why SQL MCP Server, for developers and DBAs 2:13 What is an MCP Server 2:58 Solution architecture 6:30 Control mechanisms 7:30 See the agent in action 8:45 SQL Server snapshot health example 14:20 Using Data API Builder as an application developer 19:00 Natural language interactions 20:30 Anthony's #1 piece of advice! ✅ Resources: https://github.com/nocentino/sql-mcp-server and blog https://www.nocentino.com/posts/2026-05-24-giving-copilot-visibility-into-sql-server-with-mcp/ About Anthony Nocentino: Anthony Nocentino is an accomplished technology professional, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is now a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Everpure. About MVPs: Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others - that's what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram 📌 Let's connect: LinkedIn: Anthony Nocentino, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nocentino/ Twitter: Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter: AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 To watch other MVP Edition episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedmvps To check out even more Data Exposed episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQLServer

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