One consistent SQL: The launchpad from legacy to innovation
One consistent SQL delivers the agility and consistency needed to modernize data systems and unlock new innovation opportunities.
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How the Microsoft SQL team is investing in SQL tools and experiences
Microsoft is modernizing SQL tools with AI, SSMS, Visual Studio Code, and DevOps features to boost productivity and future-proof development.
Innovation spotlight: How 3 customers are driving change with migration to Azure SQL
Learn how Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance helps organizations move from legacy constraints to a scalable and secure AI-ready foundation.
SQL Server Management Studio 18.0 Release Candidate 1 is now available
As we get closer to the General Availability of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18, we have decided to have a quick release of the
SQL Server 2019 community technology preview 2.4 is now available
Continuing with our monthly release cadence, we’re excited to announce the release of SQL Server 2019 community technology Preview 2.4. Previewed in September 2018, SQL
The Cloud Database Administrator—Tech success at scale
As a database administrator (DBA), I’ve always known what the role involved. Developers swing by my desk requesting a new database, a data refresh, or
The March release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We’re excited to announce the March release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review
Enterprise-scale Backup for SQL Server Databases
More and more organizations are moving to the cloud to leverage the key benefits of agility and reduced overall cost. It’s likely that at some
Free cloud data services training roundup
To help you stay up to date on online training opportunities, we’re releasing a monthly list of the latest free data and artificial intelligence (AI)
Three reasons to choose Microsoft for your hybrid data platform
Companies today are faced with the trade-off of the security of having an on-premises solution and the convenience of moving their data to the cloud.
SQL Server Management Studio 18.0 Public Preview 7 Released
After a brief gap since releasing SQL Server Public Preview 6, and having survived through the February 2019 Snowcalypse in Seattle, I’m happy to share
SQL Server 2019 community technology preview 2.3 is now available
At the SQL bits keynote today, we announced the release of SQL Server 2019 community technology preview 2.3, the fourth in a monthly cadency of
Join us at SQL Bits 2019 February 27-March 2 in Manchester, UK!
Data never rests, nor does the data platform. It keeps evolving as more organizations turn to data driven insights to stay ahead and prepare for
The February release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We’re excited to announce the February release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review
Azure Data Studio – Setting up your environment
This blog entry comes from Buck Woody, who recently rejoined the SQL Server team from the Machine Learning and AI team. For those of you