As on-prem professionals, we’ve spent years mastering the solid and reliable infrastructure of SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS. These systems are the backbone of countless organizations, delivering rock-solid performance without fanfare.

But now, Microsoft Fabric is making waves as a unified, cloud-native data platform, and many of us are wondering:

What does this mean for on-premises solutions? Are we missing out?

This session tackles the Fabric FOMO head-on, breaking down what Fabric aims to achieve and how it compares to the tried-and-true technologies we trust. You’ll get a no-BS comparison of on-prem tools vs. Microsoft Fabric, covering key areas like:

Core Features: How Fabric’s SQL Database, analytics, and data integration stack up against SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS.

DevOps Practices: Exploring and comparing Fabric’s way to allow developers to version control their work, collaborate using branches, and automatically deploy it to different environments.

Hybrid Scenarios: Can Fabric complement your on-prem setup, or is it an all-or-nothing proposition?

By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of what Microsoft Fabric offers, what’s different, and whether it’s worth your time and resources. We’ll cut through the hype, offer comparisons through demos, and help you decide, if and, how Fabric can be the future of your data strategy.

Whether you’re skeptical or simply curious, join me to find out if you’re really missing out—and how your trusted on-prem solutions still champion your organization’s data but will leverage one way or another from Fabric in the future.