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SQL Server on Azure Local is now generally available
With SQL Server on Azure Local, customers can modernize where their data resides while maintaining control over infrastructure, connectivity, and data placement.
What’s next for SQL? Performance, scale, AI, and developer productivity at the European SQL Community Conference
Join Microsoft Fabric and SQL Community Conference 2026 in Barcelona to explore SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, developer productivity tools, and the future of AI-powered data platforms.
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SQL Server next version Community Technology Preview 1.1 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce that the next version of SQL Server (SQL Server v. -
SQL Server on Linux: How? Introduction
This post was authored by Scott Konersmann, Partner Engineering Manager, SQL Server, Slava Oks, Partner Group Engineering Manager, SQL Server, and Tobias Ternstrom, Principal Program Manager, SQL Server. -
SQL Server + Python — What’s new
Python is one of the most popular and fastest-growing languages used today. -
SQL Server + Node.js – What’s new?
JavaScript is the most popular and active programming language among developers across various industries. -
Recognizing the top Database Systems contributors on MSDN forums!
We are planning to launch a monthly leaderboard for the top contributors on MSDN forums. -
Microsoft releases the latest update to Analytics Platform System
Microsoft is pleased to announce that the appliance update, Analytics Platform System (APS) 2016, has been released to manufacturing and is now generally available. -
Technical Preview: Database Experimentation Assistant
This post is authored by Christina Lee, Program Manager – Data Group SEALS Team Overview Database Experimentation Assistant (DEA) is a new A/B testing solution for SQL Server upgrades. -
Source Control in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
This post was written by Ken Van Hyning, Engineering Manager, SQL Server Client Tools. -
SQL Server 2016 SP1 brings new innovation opportunities to software partners
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Yesterday at Connect(); we announced SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1), which introduces a common programming surface across SQL Server editions. -
Announcing the Next Generation of Databases and Data Lakes from Microsoft
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President of the Microsoft Data Group. -
SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 generally available
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Microsoft is pleased to announce the availability of SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1). -
Announcing SQL Server on Linux public preview, first preview of next release of SQL Server
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of the next release of SQL Server on Linux and Windows, which brings the power of SQL Server to both Windows – and for the first time ever – Linux.
