Implement SQL solutions by using AI-assisted tools

Intermediate
Database Administrator
Developer
Data Engineer
SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Fabric

Learn how to leverage GitHub Copilot and Fabric Copilot for AI-assisted database development across SQL Server, Azure SQL, and SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe AI-assisted development tools available for Microsoft SQL platforms
  • Interpret security impact of using AI-assisted tools
  • Enable GitHub Copilot and Fabric Copilot
  • Configure model and Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool options in a GitHub Copilot or Fabric Copilot chat session
  • Create and configure GitHub Copilot instruction files
  • Connect to MCP server endpoints, including Microsoft SQL Server and Fabric Lakehouse

Prerequisites

  • Experience writing T-SQL code for SQL Server or Azure SQL
  • Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or Visual Studio Code
  • Basic understanding of database development concepts (tables, stored procedures, views)