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SQL Server on Azure Local is now generally available
With SQL Server on Azure Local, customers can modernize where their data resides while maintaining control over infrastructure, connectivity, and data placement.
What’s next for SQL? Performance, scale, AI, and developer productivity at the European SQL Community Conference
Join Microsoft Fabric and SQL Community Conference 2026 in Barcelona to explore SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, developer productivity tools, and the future of AI-powered data platforms.
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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. -
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.
