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 Server 2014 is nearing the end of support in July 2024. Please visit the following pages to get started:
- Azure migration and modernization center with resources for every stage of your cloud migration.
- What are Extended Security Updates for SQL Server? Covering more details on Extended Security Updates and your options.
- SQL Server and Windows Server Extended Security Updates resource page.
- Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc with details on how to get started with this option.
How SQL developers can maximize savings.
By Bob Ward, Principal Architect, Microsoft Azure Data
Whether you build applications for SQL Server on-premises or in Azure, there are several options for you to develop or test for free, or with substantial cost savings. Some of these options you may be familiar with, but this post will help explain details and answer some questions Microsoft often gets to provide you a clear story. Learn more: How SQL developers can maximize savings – Microsoft SQL Server Blog
16 TB of storage is now available for Premium series in SQL Managed Instance Business Critical.
Previously, to unlock 16 TB of storage in SQL MI Business Critical, customers had to opt for the memory optimized premium-series hardware generation, but not anymore; we are happy to highlight that SQL MI Business Critical now offers 16 TB for both premium-series and premium-series memory optimized hardware generations. Learn more: 16 TB of storage is now available for Premium-series in SQL Managed Instance Business Critical – Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Tech Bits: Azure SQL & SQL Server: Some of my favorite videos this month.
Near Real-Time Very Large Database (VLDB) Migration to Azure SQL Database
Scaling Heights: Migrating a 400GB Database to Azure SQL!
SQL Server to Azure SQL MI Link: The Easiest and Fastest Way to Migrate
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