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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Join us at PASS Summit 2018 – Nov 6-9, 2018!
Get inspired by our industry-leading keynote speakers on the Microsoft data platform at PASS Summit 2018! There has never been a more exciting time for data professionals and developers as more organizations turn to data-driven insights to stay ahead and prepare for the future. -
SSMS 18.0 public preview released
We are very excited to announce the public preview of SQL Server Management Studio 18. -
SQL Server 2019: Celebrating 25 years of SQL Server Database Engine and the path forward
This post is authored by Amit Banerjee, Principal PM Manager, SQL Server and Bob Ward, Principal Architect, Microsoft SQL Server Data Services. -
SQL Server 2019 preview containers now available
Starting in SQL Server 2017 with support for Linux and containers, Microsoft has been on a journey of platform and operating system choice. -
Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters
Yesterday at the Microsoft Ignite conference, we announced that SQL Server 2019 is now in preview and that SQL Server 2019 will include Apache Spark and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for scalable compute and storage. -
Azure Data Studio for SQL Server
Azure Data Studio is a new cross-platform desktop environment for data professionals using the family of on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. -
SQL Server 2019 preview combines SQL Server and Apache Spark to create a unified data platform
Today at Ignite, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2019. -
Cloud Data and AI Services training roundup September 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. -
SSMS 17.9 is now available
Update: SQL Server Management Studio 18.1 is now generally available. -
The August release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
Cloud data and AI services training roundup August 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. -
The July release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio.
