Microsoft SQL Server Blog
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.
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.
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One consistent SQL: The launchpad from legacy to innovation
One consistent SQL delivers the agility and consistency needed to modernize data systems and unlock new innovation opportunities. -
Innovation spotlight: How 3 customers are driving change with migration to Azure SQL
Learn how Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance helps organizations move from legacy constraints to a scalable and secure AI-ready foundation. -
Accelerating SQL Server 2025 momentum: Announcing the first release candidate
We are moving toward general availability of SQL Server 2025 and focusing on delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements. -
Accelerate SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc
We’re excited to announce a new migration experience in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. -
Protect and modernize SQL Server 2016 workloads with Microsoft
We encourage all our customers running SQL Server 2016 to start planning for the end of support. -
Enhancing reporting and analytics with SQL Server 2025 tools and services
In this blog, we’ll walk you through what’s new across these services so you can plan your upgrade holistically and unlock the full potential of SQL Server 2025. -
From code to community: The collective effort behind SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 is the most significant release for SQL developers in the last decade and will help streamline application development and greatly reduce complexity. -
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 2025 – AI ready enterprise database from ground to cloud
SQL Server 2025 is not just an iterative update; it’s a substantial upgrade that bridges the worlds of databases and AI, on-premises and cloud. -
Mirroring for SQL Server in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Mirroring provides a modern way of accessing and ingesting data and seamlessly from any database or data warehouse into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. -
Announcing Public Preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025
We are excited to announce the public preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025, a significant advancement in our AI capabilities. -
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.
