Microsoft Events presents a session featuring Anna Hoffman and Sirjad Parakkat on how Ivanti utilizes SQL Server 2025’s agentic AI features to enhance service management and simplify IT operations.

Build Secure Agentic AI Apps with SQL Server 2025

Introduction and Session Overview

Welcome to Microsoft Ignite 2025. In this STUDIO33 session, Anna Hoffman and Sirjad Parakkat discuss how Ivanti is deploying next-generation service management solutions powered by SQL Server 2025’s advanced AI features.

Key Themes

  • Security, Performance, Availability: SQL Server 2025 focuses on strengthening core enterprise requirements while introducing new AI-driven capabilities.
  • Agentic AI: The integration of agentic AI simplifies IT operations, drives productivity, and supports ongoing innovation and employee satisfaction.
  • Vectorization and Embeddings: SQL Server 2025 introduces support for vectorization and embeddings, enabling more sophisticated AI workloads directly within the database ecosystem.
  • Alternative Vector Database Challenges: The session compares SQL Server 2025 to other platforms like Pinecone and ChromaDB, highlighting improved integration and operational comfort.

One Consistent SQL for the Era of AI

Anna Hoffman details the overarching vision for SQL Server as a unified platform for AI-powered applications, emphasizing a consistent developer experience and enterprise reliability.

Developer Enablement

  • SQL AI Developer Certificate: An upcoming certification helps validate skills in building AI-enabled solutions with SQL Server 2025.

AI Adoption and Enterprise Guardrails

Speakers describe fostering trust in AI through robust enterprise-grade guardrails, making the adoption of AI approachable and secure for organizations.

Resources

Session Speakers

  • Anna Hoffman
  • Sirjad Parakkat

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