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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Microsoft Releases Azure HDInsight on Linux and Machine Learning GA at Strata Conference
Today at Strata + Hadoop World, Microsoft is announcing the public preview of Azure HDInsight running on Linux, the general availability of Storm on HDInsight, the general availability of Azure Machine Learning, and the availability of Informatica technology on Azure. -
Data. Insights. Action. Listen. A TechNet Radio Discussion about the Upcoming PASS BA Conference
The PASS Business Analytics Conference 2015 is right around the corner! Listen to some of our favorite Data and BI experts chat about this year’s event, April 20th – 22nd in Santa Clara, California. -
Automated Backup & Automated Patching Best Practices
We recently released the Automated Backup and Automated Patching features. -
Join us at the PASS Business Analytics Conference this Year and Explore What’s New in Data Analysis
Guest post by Kasper de Jonge, Senior PM Microsoft It’s that exciting time of the year again, spring is in the air and conference season is starting up again. -
Azure is the Ideal Cloud for Your Database Workloads with Increased SQL Server Compatibility, Security, Automation, and Power
By Tiffany Wissner, Sr. Director for Data Platform Marketing Today we are announcing general availability for the latest update to Azure SQL Database, introduction of new SQL Database security features, more automation for SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines and SQL Server on G-Series VMs. -
SQL Server AlwaysOn Template in Azure Portal Now Supports Existing Domains and is Much Faster
In August, we announced the SQL Server AlwaysOn Offering in the Microsoft Azure Portal Gallery. -
Automated Backup and Automated Patching for SQL Server in Azure Portal and PowerShell
In an effort to provide an extra level of convenience, we are releasing two features that will simplify the effort to ensure the health of your SQL Virtual Machine and your data. -
New Year’s Resolution? Free BI and Big Data Training
Interested in growing your BI and Big Data skills in 2015? Maybe your new year’s resolution is all about learning something new or taking your analytics knowledge to the next level? See what BI and Big Data training courses were your peers’ favorites in 2014: Faster Insights to Data with Power BI Jumpstart From Data […] -
Data Science Perspectives: Q&A with Microsoft Data Scientists Val Fontama and Wee Hyong Tok
You can’t read the tech press without seeing news of exciting advancements or opportunities in data science and advanced analytics. -
Relational Data Warehouse + Big Data Analytics: Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update 3
This blog post was authored by: Matt Usher, Senior PM on the Microsoft Analytics Platform System (APS) team Microsoft is happy to announce the release of the Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update (AU) 3. -
Six Benefits to Planning for SQL Server 2005 and Windows Server 2003 End of Support Now
As the end of 2014 nears, now is the perfect time to review IT infrastructure plans for the coming year. -
Now Available: Updated SQL Server PHP and JDBC Drivers
As part of SQL Server’s ongoing interoperability program, we are pleased to announce the general availability of two SQL Server drivers: the Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server and the SQL Server Driver for PHP are now available! Both drivers provide that robust data access to Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure SQL Database.