This session focuses on how SQL Server 2025 on premises can seamlessly mirror operational databases into Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake, enabling advanced analytics and near real time insights without complex ETL pipelines or custom integration code.
You will learn how to configure secure connectivity with hybrid networking, firewall rules, and the On Premises Data Gateway; understand expected data latency and tuning techniques for sub minute synchronization; and address current limitations and workarounds for schema evolution and large table scenarios. We will also highlight how Azure Arc–enabled SQL Server 2025 extends cloud based management and governance to on premises deployments, ensuring consistent operations across hybrid environments.
A live demo will showcase mirrored tables from SQL Server 2025 becoming instantly accessible through a SQL Endpoint in Fabric, and how data engineers can interactively query and explore the mirrored data via Lakehouse notebooks.
By the end of this session, you will be equipped to plan, deploy, and manage database mirroring from SQL Server 2025 into Microsoft Fabric—unlocking a unified, scalable, low latency analytics platform that integrates seamlessly across on premises and cloud environments.

Torsten Strauß

Torsten Strauß (MVP, MCT, MCSE) is the CEO of inside-sqlserver and Principal Microsoft SQL Consultant at Sarpedon Quality Lab.
He specializes in Azure DevOps, as well as in the performance optimization and development of SQL environments.

Torsten has delivered more than 320 sessions at national and international conferences and user groups.
Since 2018, he has been recognized annually as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the Data Platform category — and since 2025, additionally in Developer Technologies.
For three consecutive years, he has also been ranked among the Top Speakers on Sessionize.