SQL Server Newsletter (October 2025)
Catch up on the SQL Server newsletter for October 2025 with key updates on SSMS, query editor improvements, and GitHub Copilot.
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Meet the NEW Azure SQL Hub
If you’ve ever felt lost trying to figure out Azure SQL, you’re not alone. Microsoft just dropped something pretty cool, the ALL NEW Azure SQL Hub and it’s here to make your cloud database journey much easier. What’s Azure SQL Hub? Think of Azure SQL Hub as your one-stop shop…
SQL Server Security Updates: September 2025
Here is a roundup of recent security updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. Security Updates: September 2025 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU21 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU20 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR Security Update for SQL Server 2019…
SQL Server 2025 and SSMS 21 Updates
SQL Server 2025 and SSMS 21 Updates: Microsoft has unveiled a series of exciting updates across SQL Server 2025 and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Here’s a roundup of the most important announcements: SQL Server 2025 Release Candidate 0: SQL Server 2025 RC0 introduces a host of AI-powered features and…
SQL Security with Microsoft’s Zero Trust Workshop
Explore SQL Security with Microsoft’s Zero Trust Workshop to enhance your organization’s defense against threats.
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
It has been a few years since I earned a new Microsoft Certification, but the Azure AI Fundamentals exam is in the books. This was a work requirement for the 2026 fiscal year. So I’m glad I finished it early. Exam Basics and My Study Guide Here are the Exam…
SQL Server: Security Updates (August 2025)
Here is a roundup of recent security updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. Security Updates: August 2025 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU20 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU32 Security Update for SQL Server 2019…
Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) Study Guide
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) The DP-300 exam is designed for Azure Database Administrators who manage on-premises and cloud databases built with SQL Server and Azure SQL services. Candidates should be proficient in: SQL Server on-premises Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance SQL Server on Azure VMs…
Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices
I wanted to share an important update from Microsoft that directly supports our shared commitment to cybersecurity: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices. This new library of actionable guidance is designed to help organizations like yours implement robust security measures at scale. The SFI framework…
Microsoft Fabric Certification Guides
As data continues to drive innovation across industries, Microsoft Fabric has emerged as a unified platform for analytics, data engineering, and AI. With its growing adoption, Microsoft now offers role-based certifications to validate your expertise in Fabric. Whether you’re an aspiring analytics engineer or a seasoned data professional, there’s a…