Migrating SQL Server databases to the cloud has traditionally been a complex, time-consuming process. But with Microsoft’s new unified migration experience for SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc—now in public preview—the journey to Azure SQL Managed Instance is faster and simpler than ever.
Microsoft has just announced new guidance and tools to help organizations protect and modernize their SQL Server 2016 workloads as the product approaches its End of Support (EOS) on July 14, 2026. What does End of Support mean? Microsoft Lifecycle Policy offers 10 years of support (five years for mainstream…
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.
Explore the SQL Server: Security Updates (July 2025) for crucial fixes and enhancements released by the SQL Server team.
Discover the benefits of Azure SQL monitoring tools and automation to streamline your database performance and configuration checks.
There have been quite a few announcements since Microsoft Build 2025 and I wanted to make sure your team did not miss anything. Azure SQL Announcements: May/June 2025 Public Preview – Data Virtualization for Azure SQL Database Using Azure Metrics, Alerts, and Automation Accounts to start an XE session Unlocking…
Updates in SQL Server Management Studio: SSMS 21 Preview 6 and Copilot Integration Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of technology, offering tools and updates that significantly enhance database management, productivity, and security. This blog post will summarize three major updates: the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21…
Overview: Microsoft has announced the Migration Dashboard feature in the Azure portal, specifically for SQL Server instances enabled by Azure Arc. This dashboard provides a comprehensive view of your migration readiness and assessment coverage across all SQL Server instances. Key Features: Assessment Visibility: The dashboard automatically generates assessments for migration to Azure,…
Here is a roundup of recent updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. March 2025 ODBC Driver 18.5 for SQL Server Released: Download JDBC Driver 12.10 for SQL Server Released: Download Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU18 KB Article: KB5050771 Release of SQL Server Management Studio…
Catch up on the Azure SQL Newsletter – February 2025, featuring important announcements and updates for developers.