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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Check out the SQL Server sessions we’ve planned for Microsoft Ignite
What do you want to learn at Microsoft Ignite 2016? Do you want to learn how to accelerate SQL Server 2016 to the max? Get practical techniques for database management? Strengthen your defenses against hackers? Discuss real-world questions with product experts, in person? Challenge your strategic thinking? Perfect. -
WideWorldImporters: The new SQL Server sample database
This post was authored by Jos de Bruijn, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server. -
Get a head start on SQL Server 2016 with this how-to guide
For the past several months we’ve been talking about the advances in SQL Server 2016. -
Microsoft announces major commitment to Apache Spark
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing. -
SQL Server 2016 is generally available today
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President, Data Group, Microsoft. -
Get ready, SQL Server 2016 coming on June 1st
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing. -
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 3 now available
We are excited to announce that our fourth and final SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 3, is now available for download. -
Keep data virtually forever with Stretch Database in SQL Server 2016
This post was authored by Joe Yong, Sr. Program Manager, SQL Server. -
Microsoft releases the latest update to Analytics Platform System (APS)
Microsoft is pleased to announce the release of Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update (AU) 5. -
Beyond end-of-support: Seeing value in modernization
This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director, Product Marketing. -
Mark your calendar: Satya Nadella to keynote Microsoft Ignite in Atlanta
We’re pleased to announce that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will deliver the opening keynote at Microsoft Ignite 2016 in September. -
Deliver modern reports with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services
This post was authored by Riccardo Muti, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Reporting Services.
