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SQL Server on Azure Local is now generally available
With SQL Server on Azure Local, customers can modernize where their data resides while maintaining control over infrastructure, connectivity, and data placement.
What’s next for SQL? Performance, scale, AI, and developer productivity at the European SQL Community Conference
Join Microsoft Fabric and SQL Community Conference 2026 in Barcelona to explore SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, developer productivity tools, and the future of AI-powered data platforms.
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Microsoft Updates Power BI for Office 365 Preview with New Natural Language Search, Mapping Capabilities
Today we’re pleased to announce the addition of significant new features to the Power BI for Office 365 preview, including natural language search with Q&A and improved experiences in two preview add-ins for Excel with 3D mapping visualizations through Power Map and improved data search in Power Query. -
Tweet for the Summit! Enter to Win a Ticket to PASS Summit 2013!
We’re just a few short weeks away from PASS Summit 2013, and the excitement is building! We’re getting our bags packed and ready to go, and we hope that you are too. -
Next Up! Talk Time with PASS Program Director Adam Jorgensen
This week, we had the opportunity to have a quick chat with Adam Jorgensen, Director of PASS Programs, about the upcoming event in Charlotte, North Carolina. -
In-Memory OLTP Common Design Pattern – High Data Input Rate/Shock Absorber
As the SQL Server 2014 In-memory OLTP team began working with customers we recognized some common design patterns where the In-memory OLTP engine was a great fit. -
Data as a Competitive Differentiator for Financial Institutions
Organizations today are collecting more types and sizes of data than ever before, and are seeking ways to gain actionable insights from that data. -
New AMR Tool: Simplifying the Migration to In-Memory OLTP
As we have addressed in previous blog articles, the transition into SQL Server In-Memory OLTP is not as simple as flipping a switch. -
Let’s Talk PASS Summit with Microsoft’s Conor Cunningham
As you know, the SQL Server event of the year, PASS Summit, is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina this October. -
Register Before September 16th to Save on the Summit
PASS Summit 2013 is quickly approaching. -
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start–September 13th
If you’re already familiar with database fundamentals and you’ve worked with SQL Server, the Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start course will help you take your skills to the next level. -
Solving Session Management Database Bottlenecks with In-Memory OLTP
As we started working with early adopters on the SQL Server 2014 In-memory OLTP engine (project codenamed Hekaton) one of the first scenarios we ran into involved a session management database in SQL Server. -
PASS Summit 2013 – Get the 411 on Sessions
Join community experts and Microsoft leaders October 15-18th at 2013 PASS Summit in Charlotte! Quentin Clark, VP of Microsoft’s Data Platform Group, is returning to kick off the event with Wednesday’s keynote talking about innovations behind Microsoft’s database platform and business intelligence solutions – on premise and in the cloud. -
Training Opportunities at PASS Summit 2013 – Register Now!
Thomas LaRock is a Microsoft Certified Master, a SQL Server MVP, a VMWare vExpert, and a Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 15 years’ experience in the IT industry in various roles such as programmer, developer, analyst, and database administrator.
