FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single data platform
Welcome to the third annual FabCon and our first ever SQLCon here in Atlanta, Georgia. With nearly 300 workshops and sessions, this joint event will
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Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate
Built on a consistent Microsoft SQL foundation from on premises to the cloud, Azure SQL brings AI capabilities directly into your database experience.
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.
Delivering AI with data: the next generation of the Microsoft data platform
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Data Group Leveraging intelligence out of the ever-increasing amounts of data can make the
Introducing Microsoft R Server 9.1 release
This post is authored by Nagesh Pabbisetty, Partner Director of Program Management at Microsoft Expert data scientists are adopting Advanced Analytics (AA) and Machine Learning
SQL Server 2017 Community Technology Preview 2.0 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce a new preview for the next version of SQL Server! We disclosed a name for this next release, SQL Server
Top three capabilities to get excited about in the next version of SQL Server
We announced the first public preview of SQL Server v.Next in November 2016, and since then we’ve had lots of customer interest, but a few
Crossplatform Tools for SQL Server opened for community localization
This post was authored by Mona Nasr and Andy Gonzalez, Program Manager in C+E APEX Global Services In February 2017, we announced that the localization of
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 4: Reach insights faster by running analytics at the point of creation
This is the fourth post in a five-part blog series. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts and catch up on the first, second, and
Five ways Microsoft helps you do amazing things with data in the cloud
Microsoft can help you do amazing things with your data in the cloud! Here are five examples to help you get started. If you’d like
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 3: database uptime and reliability
This is the third post in a five-part blog series. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts and catch up on the first and second
The top 5 reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2016
Upgrading your software can be daunting, we know. The fast pace of business makes it easy to tell yourself, “I’ll do it later when I
Meet SQL Server’s biggest fan, KillaDBA
This post was authored by Jennifer Moser, Data Platform Community Lead, Microsoft Atlanta-based Homer McEwen has been a database administrator for more than 20 years.
Learn how to build the next generation of intelligent apps at this free Microsoft AI Workshop
The Microsoft AI Immersion Workshop is being held on Tuesday, May 9th, at the W Hotel in Seattle. If you are a developer interested in
SQL Server Command Line Tools for Mac: Preview now available
This post was authored by Meet Bhagdev, Program Manager, Microsoft We are excited to announce the availability of the preview for SQL Server Command Line