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
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.
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.
How SQL developers can maximize savings
Whether you build applications for SQL Server or in Azure, there are several cost saving options for developers.
Power what’s next with limitless relational databases from Azure
We were excited to get back in front of customers at Microsoft Ignite 2023 and PASS Data Community Summit.
Protect SQL Server 2014 workloads with Azure flexibility
Customers have multiple options for the SQL Server in their data estate that is nearing the end of support.
Secure your AI using SQL Server Machine Learning with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Services
Using SQL Server Machine Learning Services with Azure OpenAI helps businesses save money and securely leverage the products they already have.
Capitalize on your investments with the new centrally managed Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server
Today, Microsoft is pleased to announce the release of centrally managed Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server.
5 reasons to join us at Securely Migrate and Optimize with Azure
Join us at Securely Migrate and Optimize with Azure digital event on Thursday, April 26, 2023, at 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Pacific Time.
Accelerated Database Recovery enhancements in SQL Server 2022
We are excited to share that there are several Accelerated Database Recovery enhancements in SQL Server 2022.
SQL Server 2022: Intel® QuickAssist Technology overview
SQL Server backup compression provides the compressed backup option for all streaming SQL Server backup types—full, differential, and transaction log.
Easily migrate SQL Server applications to the cloud with Azure
Microsoft Azure knows SQL Server best and will support your cloud migration at no cost for qualifying scenarios.
Azure Data Studio 1.41 release
A new release of Azure Data Studio to share—introducing 1.41.
Working with time series data in SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL
Time series capabilities in SQL Server were introduced in Azure SQL Edge, Microsoft’s version of SQL Server for the Internet of Things.
Cardinality Estimation Feedback in SQL Server 2022
In SQL Server 2022, we have introduced a method of CE Feedback based on actual performance of the query over time.