With the recent release of SQL Server 2016 SP1 providing a consistent programming surface area has generated quite a buzz in the SQL Server community. SQL Server 2016 SP1 allows businesses of all sizes to leverage full feature set such as In-Memory technologies on all editions of SQL Server to get enterprise grade performance. This presentation focuses on the new improvements, new limits on the lower editions, differentiating factors and key scenarios enabled by SQL Server 2016 SP1 which makes SQL Server 2016 SP1 an obvious choice for the customers. This session was delivered to PASS VC DBA fundamentals chapter for everyone to learn about these exciting new improvements announced with SQL Server 2016 SP1 to ensure they are leveraging them to maximize performance and throughput of your SQL Server environment.