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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Security and flexibility with SQL Server 2016’s hybrid cloud solutions
The cloud is now a fact of business life, and adoption is growing fast. -
Preview the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server
We are pleased to announce the second community technical preview release of the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6. -
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 2 now available
We are excited to announce that our third SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 2, is now available for download. -
Announcing updates to the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model (ISM)
Recently, we announced an update to the Incremental Servicing Model for SQL Server. -
SQL Client Tools update for SQL Server 2016
In SQL Server 2016 there have been several significant changes to the SQL Client Tools. -
Expanding the data footprint of SQL Server 2016 with PolyBase
This post was authored by Casey Karst, Program Manager, SQL Server. -
Decisions @ the speed of thought with SQL Server 2016
In his 1999 book, “Business @ the Speed of Thought,” Bill Gates predicted the future “will be about velocity. -
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 1 now available
We are excited to announce that our second SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 1, is now available for download. -
Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 2
This blog post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services. -
Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 1
This post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services. -
Time is running out: Upgrade SQL Server 2005 now
Less than one month remains before support ends for SQL Server 2005 on April 12, 2016. -
SQL Server 2016 documentation survey
The SQL Server documentation team is working to improve the SQL Server documentation in an effort to enable you be more successful with and gain more value from SQL Server.
