Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019 ends on February 28, 2025. Learn more about the implications and updates.
SQL Server 2025 Features: Optimized Locking
Learn about SQL Server 2025 features: optimized locking that improves performance and reduces contention in your databases.
Azure SQL Database vs. SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric
Azure SQL Database vs. SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric Comparisons Recently, Microsoft announced the Public Preview of SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. Many have asked what the key differences and similarities between Azure SQL Database and the SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric? For a detailed comparison, you can refer to…
Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025 and SSMS 21.
Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025 and SSMS 21, bringing AI capabilities to your data for enhanced performance and security.
Announcing SQL database in Microsoft Fabric Public Preview
Introducing SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, now available in public preview. This new feature allows users to mirror their existing Azure SQL databases directly into Fabric’s OneLake. This integration aims to simplify data management by avoiding complex ETL processes and enabling near-real-time data replication. SQL database in Fabric is centered…
SQL Server Security Updates (November)
SQL Server Security Updates Newsletter October/November November 2024 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU16 KB Article: KB5048033 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046861 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM CU KB Article: KB5046860 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046859 Security…
Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative
A year ago, Microsoft launched the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks. SFI brings together every part of Microsoft to advance cybersecurity protection across our company and products. This initiative represents a significant step forward in safeguarding your digital assets and…
Introducing Database Watcher for Azure SQL
Introducing Database Watcher for Azure SQL, the ultimate monitoring tool for enhancing your Azure SQL database observability.
SQL Server and Azure SQL Updates
Upcoming changes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This is the first of three blog posts about the next releases of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and the roadmap for 2024! Learn more: SSMS 20 connection changes (microsoft.com) Get started planning SQL Server 2014 end of support. Did you know that…
SQL Skills Blackbelt on SQL Server 2019
Achieve the SQL Skills Blackbelt by completing seven technical courses on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Databases.