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 17.7 is now available
This post is co-authored by Sandy Winarko, Principal PM, SQL Server. -
The May release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
Database scoped default online options is in preview for Azure SQL DB
This post is authored by Mirek Sztajno, Senior Program Manager, Azure SQL Database. -
The April release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
Modernize to cloud with Azure SQL Database
Companies are embracing digital transformation by migrating to the cloud. -
SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 is now available
The SQL Server team is excited to bring you the second service pack release for SQL Server 2016. -
SQL Server 2017 on SUSE Enterprise Linux Server offer
This post is authored by John ‘JG’ Chirapurath, General Manager, Azure Data. -
Celebrating 1M installations milestone for mssql extension for VS Code with another update
We are excited to announce that a new update for the mssql extension for VS Code is now available on the VS Code Marketplace. -
Cloud data and AI services training roundup
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. -
Celebrating data and you with #SQLDataWins
Hey you, data whiz! You’re an expert, a data aficionado, a steward of a finely tuned database – but not everyone gets it. -
The March release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. -
SSMS 17.6 is now available: Managed Instance and many bug fixes
Download SSMS 17.6 and review the Release Notes to get started.
