Azure Data Community

Azure Data includes SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Arc enabled data services, Azure data governance, and other data-related Azure services.

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You must have at least one group leader and one designated co-leader.

Both the leader and designated co-leader must sign and accept the T&Cs.

Group leaders may not charge other members a fee to attend group meetings, except in cases in which the venue and/or hosting costs (e.g., food and beverages) are passed through to members.

Yes, Groups must maintain a published code of conduct that is easily accessible from the group’s home page. See guidance.

You must maintain a regular meeting cadence including having meetings at least SIX (6) times per year.

At least half of your meetings must relate to or cover Azure Data products & services or relate to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) or Professional Development targeted to data professionals.

• SQL Server (on Windows, Linux, and in Containers, on-premises and in Microsoft Azure)
• Azure Arc-Enabled Data Services
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Data Catalog
• Azure Data Lake
• Azure Database for MySQL
• Azure Database for PostgreSQL
• Azure Databricks
• Azure HDInsight, Hadoop, and Spark on Azure
• Azure Purview
• Azure Search
• Azure SQL (Database, Pools, Serverless, Hyperscale, Managed Instance, Virtual Machines)
• Azure SQL Edge
• Azure Stream Analytics
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Big Data Clusters
• Cortana Intelligence Suite
• Data Warehousing (Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Fast Track and APS)
• Information Management (ADF, SSIS, and Data Sync)
• SQL Server Machine Learning Services
• SQL Server Reporting Services and Analysis Services

Yes, all groups must comply with the program's Code of Conduct. See CoC.

All groups must adhere to Microsoft’s Trademark and Brand guidelines, when using any Microsoft trademarks or referring to Microsoft’s software, products, or services. See guidelines.

You may choose to remove the group from the program at any time by referencing the information here. If the group leaves the program, it will no longer receive related communications from Microsoft and no longer have access to benefits.

You may stop being the group leader, or may make leadership changes at any time by providing Microsoft with at least 14 days’ written notice, via email at ms-data@microsoft.com. In order for the group to continue as part of the program without suspension, the notification to Microsoft must identify the new group leader or co-leader.

Your participation in the program does not create a partnership, agency, or employer-employee relationship with Microsoft or any of its suppliers. Neither you nor the group will make any statements on behalf of Microsoft or its suppliers about Microsoft or its suppliers, or any of Microsoft’s or its suppliers’ products or services.

Yes. Failure to meet any of the program requirements throughout the duration of the group’s participation may result in the group’s removal from the program. We may also remove the group or suspend the group’s participation in the program at any time if we suspect that the group has violated any of these T&Cs. Unless Microsoft believes an immediate suspension is required, Microsoft will provide you with reasonable notice before removing the group from the program.

Prohibited Uses

You or the group will not use the program:

1. To try to gain unauthorized access to or disrupt any Microsoft or third-party service, device, data, account, or network.
2. To financially enrich yourself, any member of the group, or any third party.
3. In a way prohibited by law, regulation, governmental order, or decree.

If you would like to remove your group from the Azure Tech Groups program, you can initiate that process by emailing ms-data@microsoft.com. By withdrawing from the program, all program benefits and communications for your group will be terminated.