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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Recognizing the top Database Systems contributors on MSDN forums!
We are planning to launch a monthly leaderboard for the top contributors on MSDN forums. -
Microsoft releases the latest update to Analytics Platform System
Microsoft is pleased to announce that the appliance update, Analytics Platform System (APS) 2016, has been released to manufacturing and is now generally available. -
Technical Preview: Database Experimentation Assistant
This post is authored by Christina Lee, Program Manager – Data Group SEALS Team Overview Database Experimentation Assistant (DEA) is a new A/B testing solution for SQL Server upgrades. -
Source Control in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
This post was written by Ken Van Hyning, Engineering Manager, SQL Server Client Tools. -
SQL Server 2016 SP1 brings new innovation opportunities to software partners
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Yesterday at Connect(); we announced SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1), which introduces a common programming surface across SQL Server editions. -
Announcing the Next Generation of Databases and Data Lakes from Microsoft
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President of the Microsoft Data Group. -
SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 generally available
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Microsoft is pleased to announce the availability of SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1). -
Announcing SQL Server on Linux public preview, first preview of next release of SQL Server
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of the next release of SQL Server on Linux and Windows, which brings the power of SQL Server to both Windows – and for the first time ever – Linux. -
Microsoft SQL Server team hosts Ask Me Anything session
This post was authored by Vin Yu, Program Manager, Data Platform The Microsoft SQL Server team will host a special Ask Me Anything session on /r/SQLServer, Friday, November 18th, 2016 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm PDT. -
Upgrade with Data Migration Assistant 2.0 and Database Experimentation Assistant Preview
This week as part of Joseph Sirosh’s PASS Summit 2016 keynote, Microsoft announced general availability of Data Migration Assistant v2. -
ODBC Driver 13.0 for SQL Server – Linux is now released
This post is authored by Meet Bhagdev. We are delighted to share the full release of the Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for Linux – (Ubuntu, RedHat and SUSE). -
Top 5 Announcements at PASS Summit 2016
This post is by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President of the Data Group at Microsoft.
