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.
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Azure SQL Monitoring Tools and Automation
Discover the benefits of Azure SQL monitoring tools and automation to streamline your database performance and configuration checks.
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.
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.
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.
MPP Architecture in Synapse SQL Pools
Explore MPP Architecture in Synapse SQL Pools to optimize data processing and enhance query performance across large datasets.
SQL Server 2022 Technical Reviewer
Explore the insights from the SQL Server 2022 Performance Tuning book, featuring expert reviews and detailed analysis.
Accelerated Database Recovery in SQL Server
Accelerated Database Recovery (ADR) is one of the most impactful engine changes introduced with SQL Server 2019. The goal of ADR is to dramatically reduce database recovery and rollback time, even in the presence of long‑running transactions. What Is Database Recovery? In a previous post, I discussed the SQL Server Restore and Recovery…
Customer Facing Skills Initiative
The Customer Facing Skills Initiative (CFSI) is a series of four soft skills courses for Microsoft employees to help them excel in their role
Opportunities for Query Optimization
Optimize your SQL Server queries for maximum performance. Learn how to troubleshoot query plans and identify optimization opportunities.