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.
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SQL Server 2017
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Test the latest features with SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition
Are you curious how new capabilities in SQL Server will impact your applications? Download and test SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition, a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment. -
The January release of Azure Data Studio
We are excited to announce the January release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. -
The October release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We are excited to announce the October release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. -
DBA essentials—SQL Server 2017 security, performance tuning, and more—inside out
Whether you’re an experienced DBA with multiple certifications or just starting on your SQL Server DBA journey, you face challenges constantly for putting your organization’s data to work. -
Modernize your SQL Server at the PASS Summit 2018
Each year thousands of data professionals make the annual visit to Seattle, Washington for the Professional Association for SQL Server Summit. -
Join us at PASS Summit 2018 – Nov 6-9, 2018!
Get inspired by our industry-leading keynote speakers on the Microsoft data platform at PASS Summit 2018! There has never been a more exciting time for data professionals and developers as more organizations turn to data-driven insights to stay ahead and prepare for the future. -
SSMS 17.9 is now available
Update: SQL Server Management Studio 18. -
The August release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
Cloud data and AI services training roundup August 2018
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) sessions in one convenient post. -
The July release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
SQL Server 2008 end of support is the first step to tomorrow’s database
Today, Takeshi Numoto blogged about the upcoming SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support.
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