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Update: In January 2021, Microsoft publicly launched the new Azure Data Community webpage<\/a>, began onboarding qualified user groups to the new Azure Data Meetup network, and began providing Microsoft Teams access to qualified user groups. The blog post below has been updated accordingly. If you are a leader who is interested in adding your existing user group to our network, sign up here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

This past year has been marked by a combination of challenges and change. Like so many people and organizations across the globe, we have all faced uncertainly and the need to adapt.<\/p>\n

Recently, the PASS organization, formerly known as the Professional Association for SQL Server, announced that it ceased operations on January 15, 2021. We would like to thank PASS for its work to grow and support our SQL family over the last two decades.<\/p>\n

Although Microsoft built SQL Server, it\u2019s clear that the passion and dedication from each of you is what makes it thrive.<\/p>\n

To empower the community, we are providing you with some resources to help you continue to connect with one another, learn and develop your skills, and grow in your careers.<\/p>\n