SQL Server 2016 end of support is here: Plan your next steps
See what changes as SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support.
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Announcing SQL Server 2025 (preview): The AI-ready enterprise database from ground to cloud
Announcing SQL Server 2025—empowering customers to develop modern AI applications securely using their data, complete with best-in-class security, performance, and availability. -
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Microsoft Connector for Oracle deprecation
In July 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the Microsoft Connector for Oracle in SQL Server Integration Services. -
Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud
Microsoft SQL Server 2025, an AI-ready database with built-in security, hybrid AI vector search, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure. -
Announcing the retirement of SQL Server Stretch Database
In July 2024, SQL Server Stretch Database will be discontinued for SQL Server 2022, 2019, and 2017. -
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Change Data Capture Attunity feature deprecations
This blog provides details to help support customers in modernizing to new solutions well in advance of this change. -
Azure Data Studio 1.41 release
A new release of Azure Data Studio to share—introducing 1. -
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. -
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters—CU13 Release
Today, we’re proud to announce the release of the latest cumulative update, CU13, for SQL Server Big Data Clusters which includes important changes and capabilities. -
Microsoft at Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021
Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021 (DPS 2021) is just a few days away.
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