Simplify SQL Server Migration with SSMS 22.5
Explore A New Migration Experience in SSMS 22.5, simplifying SQL Server migrations with a unified guided approach.
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Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Azure SQL
Explore Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Azure SQL to enhance your data resiliency and availability strategies.
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…
Accelerating SQL Server Migration
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.
SQL Server 2016 Migration Guidelines
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.
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…
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,…
Azure SQL Newsletter – February 2025
Catch up on the Azure SQL Newsletter – February 2025, featuring important announcements and updates for developers.
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…