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Rob Sewell He/Him

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Big Bearded PowerShell Data Automation MVP x2, Blogger, Speaker, Data Saturdays PSConfEU, dbatools, dbachecks, dbatoolsMoL beard.media/book

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 29/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the first-timers hour and asked such good questions, and to Leslie Welch for the company. Enjoy the rest of the week - say hello if you spot the beard. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 29/09/2026

Fifteen minutes. Ignite Stage. Leslie Welch and me, your first FabCon, and every question you've got. See you shortly. #FabCon

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 29/09/2026

We have VIP Tickets for Power Hour to give away If it's your first FabCon, today at 13:30 CEST on the Ignite Stage is a good place to start. "First time here? What on earth is Power Hour? And other questions", with Leslie Welch and me. An hour of exactly what it says: what Power Hour is, which e

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 29/09/2026

Today. 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage. First time here? What on earth is Power Hour? And other questions, with Leslie Welch and me. No question too small, no need to know a soul beforehand. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/09/2026

Tomorrow. 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage. Leslie Welch and I take every question about your first FabCon, including the ones you think are too obvious. Especially those. Come alone, leave with lunch plans. #FabCon

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/09/2026

That's a wrap! 🎤 Huge thanks to everyone who deployed databases as code with @jpomfret.co.uk & me today. Cheers to ESPC. Enjoy SQLCon Europe! espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/09/2026

Arriving in Barcelona today? Tomorrow, 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage: Leslie Welch and me on what Power Hour is, which evening things matter, and everything else. Day one, no daft questions. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/09/2026

We start in 15 minutes! ⚡ Booked on our SQL-as-code workshop? Grab a coffee & head in — @jpomfret.co.uk & me, ready to go. 🎤 espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/09/2026

Today's the day! ⚡ @jpomfret.co.uk & I are at the CCIB for our SQL-as-code workshop. Coffee, then pipelines. See you soon! espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 27/09/2026

Barcelona tomorrow. In the bag: chargers, far too many adapters, and a list of things I wish someone had told me at my first conference. Leslie Welch and I hand that list over Tuesday, 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage. #FabCon

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 27/09/2026

Tomorrow! 🎤 @jpomfret.co.uk & I kick off our full-day SQL-as-code workshop at the CCIB. Bring your laptop. See you there! espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 26/09/2026

2 days. Testing every lab one more time "just in case". 😅 @jpomfret.co.uk & me, Monday, Barcelona. Still deciding? Jump in. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 26/09/2026

Really chuffed to be doing the first-timers hour with Leslie Welch. If you've spent a conference wondering whether you're the only one who doesn't know what's going on - you're not. Ignite Stage, Tues 13:30 CEST. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 25/09/2026

Logistics, since it's nearly here. Tuesday 29th, 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage, 60 minutes. Leslie Welch and me, answering anything at all about your first FabCon. Walk in on your own, walk out with lunch plans. #FabCon

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 25/09/2026

One for the schedule builder before you fly. First time here? What on earth is Power Hour? And other questions - Leslie Welch and me, Ignite Stage, Tuesday 29th, 13:30 CEST. Bring questions. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 25/09/2026

3 days. 🎤 Then it's Barcelona. SQL-as-code workshop Monday with @jpomfret.co.uk & me. Final call to join us. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 25/09/2026

3 days. 🎤 Then it's Barcelona. SQL-as-code workshop on Monday with @jpomfret.co.uk & me. Final call to join us. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 24/09/2026

4 days to go. Whichever state your deploys are in — Monday we make them boring & repeatable. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 24/09/2026

4 days to go. Whatever state your deploys are in — Monday we make them boring & repeatable. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 23/09/2026

5 days. ✈️ Azure SQL & Fabric SQL as code, this Monday at SQLCon Europe. Booked? See you there. Not yet? Might be room. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 23/09/2026

"You can't miss Power Hour!" Grand. What is it, where is it, do I bring anything? Nobody says, because everyone who's been assumes you know. So ask us - Leslie Welch and me, Ignite Stage, Tues 13:30 CEST. #FabCon

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 22/09/2026

6 days. Labs (nearly) ready, slides (mostly) done, beard (always) prepared. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, Barcelona, 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 21/09/2026

"Everyone here already knows each other." They do. They also all stood next to the coffee on their own once, me included. Leslie Welch and I take the first-timers hour on Tues 29th, 13:30 CEST, Ignite Stage. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 21/09/2026

⚡ A week to go! 28 Sept: @jpomfret.co.uk & I run our full-day SQL-as-code workshop at SQLCon Europe, Barcelona. Last call to book. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 21/09/2026

⚡ One week to go! 28 Sept: @jpomfret.co.uk & I run our full-day SQL-as-code workshop at SQLCon Europe, Barcelona. Last call to book. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 20/09/2026

One week tomorrow. 🎤 This time next Monday @jpomfret.co.uk & I will be mid-workshop at the CCIB. Still a little time to book. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 19/09/2026

Flying to Barcelona for your first FabCon? Leslie Welch and I have an hour on the Ignite Stage, Tuesday 29th, 13:30 CEST, for every question you think is too obvious to ask. Those are the good ones. #FabCon #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 19/09/2026

Your first FabCon? Hundreds of sessions, evening events nobody mentions, and thousands of people who all seem to know each other. Leslie Welch and I are on the Ignite Stage, Tues 29th 13:30 CEST, to sort that out. #FabConEurope26

FabCon Europe & SQLCon Europe 2026 | Data & AI Conference

FabCon Europe and SQLCon Europe 2026 bring together Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, analytics, data engineering and AI communities.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 18/09/2026

10 days to go. Team deploys SQL? Bring a colleague, learn it properly. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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What a week, huh? all Wednesdays @whataweekhuh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Captain Haddock looking very frazzled, saying, “What a week, huh?”
Tintin leans into the frame and says, “Captain, it’s Wednesday.”
Snowy aka Milou is very excited about the drink he has found.

Viñeta de Tintin
El capitán Haddock, sentado a una mesa y con aspecto de estar agotado, dice: "¡Menuda semana, ¿eh?".
Tintín, a su derecha, le dice: "Capitán, es miércoles".
A la izquierda, Milú mira muy contento la bebida que está en la mesa.

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Mary Branscombe @marypcbuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

When I got an invitation to talk to IANA's @kimdavies.com about bizarre ultra-technical rituals, I was expecting a plea to bust the myths of the 'seven keys of the Internet'. But this isn't just the fascinating mix of security and transparency making up key ceremonies: it's DNS key rollover time!

thestack.technology

Key change: The covert process that keeps DNS healthy is about to get a major update

The secret group that keeps the internet secure is changing the key that protects DNS and most people will never notice – unless AI-written code has rolled its own DNS configuration.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 12/09/2026

Workshop runs 9–5, Mon 28 Sept at the CCIB — day before the main conference. Deep dive then breadth. @jpomfret.co.uk & me. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 10/09/2026

Create a Microsoft #Fabric Workspace with #PowerShell Microsoft Fabric is a low friction unified analytics platform that brings together data engineering, data integration, data warehousing, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence blog.robsewell.com/blog/create-...

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 06/09/2026

~3 weeks out. You'll leave able to deploy Azure SQL/Fabric SQL from a pipeline, all in source control. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 03/09/2026

Best bit of SQLCon Europe isn't on the agenda: the hallway track. The beard's about all week — come say hello. 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #SQLServer

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 01/09/2026

It's September. The Barcelona workshop is suddenly very real. 4 weeks today. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, Azure SQL & Fabric SQL as code. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 28/08/2026

Sneak peek: empty repo → deployed Azure SQL via pipeline, one sitting. The click moment is grand. 28 Sept w/ @jpomfret.co.uk. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 26/08/2026

Cheers to the ESPC team for having us. The pre-conf workshops make the week. Join @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 24/08/2026

Kit list: bring a laptop you can dev on; we'll send prereqs beforehand. Hands-on all day. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 21/08/2026

Heads up: the workshop is a pre-conf add-on with limited places. They fill up. Grab your spot. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 19/08/2026

IaC but not your database = half a job. The DB is where the risk lives. We cover both. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 17/08/2026

Behind the scenes: @jpomfret.co.uk & I are building your labs. 6 weeks to our Barcelona workshop. 28 Sept, SQLCon Europe. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 14/08/2026

Automating SQL deploys with the tools you'll actually use. Let the pipeline do the repetitive bit. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. ⚡ espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 12/08/2026

From manual & nervous to automated & boring (the good kind). We meet you where you are. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept, Barcelona. espc.tech/conference/f... #DevOps

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 10/08/2026

One pipeline: provisions infra, ships DB changes, commit to deployed. You'll build it. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. ⚡ espc.tech/conference/f... #DevOps

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 07/08/2026

The half people skip: your database itself. Schema in source control, changes deployed automatically. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 05/08/2026

Half the day: Azure SQL/Fabric SQL infrastructure as code. New env = a pipeline run, not an afternoon of clicking. 28 Sept. espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

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Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 04/08/2026

What happens to all your techy things when you are no longer able to look after them? Your homelab? home network? smart things? @funbucket.dev has created this to help you to help those left behind github.com/potatoqualit...

GitHub - potatoqualitee/eol-dr: 🕊️ A crowd-sourced guide to help techs help their non-tech spouses / partners / parents / kids when we are at the end-of-life

🕊️ A crowd-sourced guide to help techs help their non-tech spouses / partners / parents / kids when we are at the end-of-life - potatoqualitee/eol-dr

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 03/08/2026

By the end of the day: you'll deploy Azure SQL/Fabric SQL infra + databases from a pipeline, all in source control. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. 🎤 espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.

Rob Sewell He/Him @robsewell.com · 03/08/2026

End of the day: you'll deploy Azure SQL/Fabric SQL infra + databases from a pipeline, all in source control. @jpomfret.co.uk & me, 28 Sept. 🎤 espc.tech/conference/f... #IaC

Azure SQL or Fabric SQL: Deploying Infrastructure and Databases as Code | ESPC

In this workshop, Jess Pomfret and Rob Sewell show you how to deploy both your Azure SQL infrastructure and your database schemas as code.