SQL Server: News and Updates (July 2025)
Explore the SQL Server: Security Updates (July 2025) for crucial fixes and enhancements released by the SQL Server team.
Azure SQL Monitoring Tools and Automation
Discover the benefits of Azure SQL monitoring tools and automation to streamline your database performance and configuration checks.
SQL Server and Azure SQL Newsletter (June 2025)
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 SSMS 21 – Preview 6
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…
Migration Dashboard for SQL Server
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,…
SQL Server Updates Newsletter (February – March)
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…
Azure SQL Newsletter – February 2025
Catch up on the Azure SQL Newsletter – February 2025, featuring important announcements and updates for developers.
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…