Microsoft Events offers an Ignite 2025 session led by Shireesh Thota, Jesse Sullivan, and Mike Thomsen, guiding partners on Azure database selection for client scenarios, including AI and analytics workloads.

Partners: Choosing the Best Azure Database for Customer Scenarios

Speakers: Shireesh Thota, Jesse Sullivan, Mike Thomsen
Session Type: Microsoft Ignite 2025 (Intermediate)

Overview

Choosing the right database solution is essential when supporting customers migrating to the cloud, modernizing enterprise applications, or building new AI-driven solutions. This session delivers actionable knowledge for partners, highlighting managed database options within Azure and key use cases for each.

Key Topics Covered

• Azure Database Options:

  • Overview of Microsoft’s managed database portfolio
  • When to use Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and others
  • Advantages of co-locating databases with apps, analytics, and AI workloads on Azure

• Partner Scenarios:

  • Migration of on-premises applications to the cloud
  • Application modernization strategies
  • Building AI-powered and analytics solutions with Azure databases

• Pitching Value to Customers:

  • Differentiation of Azure offerings for various workload needs
  • How partners can position Azure as the platform that supports broad business goals

Resources for Partners

• Microsoft Fabric AI Data Solutions Plan
• Cloud and AI Platform Commercial Partner Playbook
• Partner Skilling
• Cloud and AI Platforms Marketing Campaigns
• Azure DB Partner Resources
• Azure Accelerate Partners

Session Information

This session is part of Microsoft Ignite 2025. More on-demand sessions are at Microsoft Ignite.

Takeaways

• Partners will gain insight into matching Azure databases to customer needs, ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions for traditional and advanced workloads.
• Emphasis on leveraging Azure’s integrated AI and analytics capabilities.
• Access to resources for deeper learning and marketing guidance.