In this livestream, Frank and Andy discuss the timeless nature of backend enterprise tech, that, much like a Christmas special from decades ago, is still very much celebrated.

00:00 Exploring SSIS future in a festive episode.

08:28 Data engineering evolved from business intelligence systems.

10:57 Social networks project before Facebook's popularity.

19:19 SSIS training informed data engineering concepts teaching.

24:56 Bill Gates moved project to immature Microsoft tooling.

29:10 Data engineering possible in 2024 using T-SQL.

35:23 Huge cloud companies surpass previous brick-and-mortar giants.

40:10 Old technologies endure; misconceptions about their age.

46:03 Evaluate change benefits: technical ease, business growth.

52:30 Cloud departure interests rise, SSIS assistance sought.

55:47 Big government agency utilizing diverse cloud platforms.

01:00:59 Security is crucial; clients' preferences vary.

01:08:56 Certification issues hinder software updates and compliance.

01:10:02 People stick with older systems for reasons.

01:15:15 Proper GPU driver drastically improved loading time.

01:22:16 Repost increased engagement and communication with author.

01:25:45 Data scientists should learn SQL for simplicity.

01:31:06 Obsolete systems cause issues without quotes.