Microsoft SQL Server Blog
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.
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.
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Improve scalability with Buffer Pool Parallel Scan in SQL Server 2022
Buffer Pool Parallel Scan is a new feature in SQL Server 2022 that improves the scalability of several common scenarios in SQL Server. -
Introducing the SQL Server 2022 blog series
In our upcoming SQL Server 2022 blog series, you will learn about new innovation, discover best practices, and gain product insights. -
What’s new with SQL Tools
In this Azure Data Studio release, backup and restore to URL was introduced for Managed Instance. -
Recapping recent updates to client tools in SQL Server
As a follow-up to Microsoft Build at the end of May, we thought it was a good time to highlight recent updates for client tools. -
Announcing SQL Server 2022 public preview: Azure-enabled with continued performance and security innovation
Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of SQL Server 2022. -
Amplify your database development experience with Azure Data Studio
We are excited to bring new and exciting updates to Azure Data Studio. -
Move end-of-support SQL Server 2012 to Azure Virtual Machines and save
The end of support for SQL Server 2012 is rapidly approaching on July 12, 2022. -
Introducing new and improved updates to SQL tools on Azure
In this post, we’ll recap the updates to SQL tools over the past few months, including the recent releases of Azure Data Studio and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). -
The path forward for SQL Server analytics
Today, we are announcing changes to SQL Server analytics. -
Meet us at SQLBits 2022 and level up as a data professional
We are excited to be the premium sponsor at this year’s SQLBits 2022, March 8 – 12, in-person in London and virtually. -
PASS Data Community Summit keynote: a bridge to a new universe
It is almost time for PASS Data Community Summit 2021, a free online conference for the Microsoft data platform professional. -
Announcing SQL Server 2022 preview: Azure-enabled with continued performance and security innovation
Today we are announcing the preview of SQL Server 2022, the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet.
