Microsoft SQL Server Blog
FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single data platform
Welcome to the third annual FabCon and our first ever SQLCon here in Atlanta, Georgia.
How the Microsoft SQL team is investing in SQL tools and experiences
Microsoft is modernizing SQL tools with AI, SSMS, Visual Studio Code, and DevOps features to boost productivity and future-proof development.
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Use hyperscale for your most demanding cloud-born workloads
Sometimes resource demands increase beyond your expectations. -
Azure SQL Database managed instance vs. SQL Server
As organizations face increasing pressure to modernize their applications and infrastructure, the benefits of the cloud have become impossible to ignore. -
The March 2020 release of Azure Data Studio is now available
The March release of Azure Data Studio is now available. -
How to provision a Linux SQL Server Virtual Machine in Azure
You’re an existing SQL Server customer and are looking to explore the fast-growing Linux operating system. -
Tips to select the best Azure SQL deployment option
When it comes time to migrate your SQL workloads to Azure, you have a choice of two main deployment options: SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and Microsoft Azure SQL Database. -
When to use SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
Rearchitecting applications to run in the cloud can be a significant undertaking requiring time, money, and the appropriate skills. -
Azure Migration Virtual Event: Best practices for Windows Server and SQL Server
Many customers impacted by end of support for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 are considering migrating to the cloud. -
SQL Bits 2020 is happening in London: join us September 29 to October 4
It’s that time of the year when the Microsoft Azure Data engineering team is getting ready to participate at SQL Bits 2020. -
The February 2020 release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We are excited to share that the February release of Azure Data Studio is now available. -
The ultimate performance for your big data with SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Big Data Cluster enables intelligence over all your data and helps remove data silos by combining both structured and unstructured data across the entire data estate. -
Improvements to machine learning capabilities in SQL Server 2019
Many organizations seek to do more with their data than pump out dashboards and reports. -
Tools and commands for running SQL Server 2019 on Linux
Organizations that embraced the option to run Microsoft SQL Server 2017 on Linux have been looking forward to the release of SQL Server 2019.
