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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SSMS 17.9.1 is now generally available
Update: SQL Server Management Studio 18.1 is now generally available. -
SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 is now available
The SQL Server team is excited to bring you the third service pack release for SQL Server 2014. -
SSMS 18.0 Public Preview 5 released
We are very excited to announce the release of Public Preview 5 of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18. -
Creating a data hub for your analytics with PolyBase
Data is the new currency of the digital world, and Microsoft is uniquely positioned to help businesses and consumers get the most out of their data assets. -
Announcing: Preview of Machine Learning Services with R support in Azure SQL Database
We are excited to announce that Machine Learning Services with support for R is now available for public preview on Azure SQL Database. -
Harness the future with the ultimate hybrid platform for data and AI
Today I’m excited to give the Day 1 keynote at PASS Summit v. -
The November release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We are excited to announce the November release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. -
Data and AI Services training roundup October 2018
To help you stay up to date on online training opportunities, we’re releasing a monthly list of the latest free Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sessions in one convenient post. -
An Engineer and a tiger walk into a Clinic at the PASS Summit 2018
Sounds like there should be a punchline right? Well, there is. -
The October release of Azure Data Studio is now available
We are excited to announce the October release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. -
DBA essentials—SQL Server 2017 security, performance tuning, and more—inside out
Whether you’re an experienced DBA with multiple certifications or just starting on your SQL Server DBA journey, you face challenges constantly for putting your organization’s data to work. -
Modernize your SQL Server at the PASS Summit 2018
Each year thousands of data professionals make the annual visit to Seattle, Washington for the Professional Association for SQL Server Summit.
