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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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SQL Server 2025 – AI ready enterprise database from ground to cloud
SQL Server 2025 is not just an iterative update; it’s a substantial upgrade that bridges the worlds of databases and AI, on-premises and cloud. -
Mirroring for SQL Server in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Mirroring provides a modern way of accessing and ingesting data and seamlessly from any database or data warehouse into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. -
Announcing Public Preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025
We are excited to announce the public preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025, a significant advancement in our AI capabilities. -
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Microsoft Connector for Oracle deprecation
In July 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the Microsoft Connector for Oracle in SQL Server Integration Services. -
The year ahead for SQL Server: Ground to cloud to fabric
The “state of the union” in 2025 of Microsoft new releases and capabilities for SQL Server, Azure SQL, SQL database in Fabric, Copilots, and more. -
Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud
Microsoft SQL Server 2025, an AI-ready database with built-in security, hybrid AI vector search, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure. -
Save money on Microsoft SQL Server licensing with Microsoft Azure Arc
We’re simplifying deployment and cost management by using modern pay-as-you-go subscription for SQL Server software running on any cloud provider. -
Modernize your database with the consolidation and retirement of Azure Database Migration tools
By migrating their databases to Azure, customers like Ernst and Young are modernizing their data estate and leveraging cutting-edge cloud innovations. -
Modernize Microsoft SQL Server 2014 workloads with Azure
As of July 9, 2024, SQL Server 2014 has reached its end of support. -
Announcing the retirement of SQL Server Stretch Database
In July 2024, SQL Server Stretch Database will be discontinued for SQL Server 2022, 2019, and 2017. -
Getting started with delivering generative AI capabilities in SQL Server and Azure SQL
Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL is the data platform to power today’s modern applications with security, performance, and availability. -
Why migrate Windows Server and SQL Server to Azure: ROI, innovation, and free offers
Learn more on how we’re connecting with customers talking about the value of migration.
