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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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Meet us at SQLBits 2022 and level up as a data professional
We are excited to be the premium sponsor at this year’s SQLBits 2022, March 8 – 12, in-person in London and virtually. -
PASS Data Community Summit keynote: a bridge to a new universe
It is almost time for PASS Data Community Summit 2021, a free online conference for the Microsoft data platform professional. -
Announcing SQL Server 2022 preview: Azure-enabled with continued performance and security innovation
Today we are announcing the preview of SQL Server 2022, the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet. -
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters—CU13 Release
Today, we’re proud to announce the release of the latest cumulative update, CU13, for SQL Server Big Data Clusters which includes important changes and capabilities. -
Boost your skills by joining Microsoft at PASS Data Community Summit
We would like to thank Redgate for continuing this amazing event in the form of PASS Data Community Summit 2021. -
Enhance your Log Analytics data exploration in Azure Data Studio
The Azure Monitor Logs extension in Azure Data Studio is now available in preview. -
Open sourcing the .NET 5 C# Language Extension for SQL Server
Today we are thrilled to share that we are open sourcing the . -
Move SQL Server licenses without Software Assurance to Azure
Azure offers unique benefits that no other cloud provider can match including dual-use rights, Azure Hybrid Benefit, and unlimited virtualization. -
Microsoft at Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021
Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021 (DPS 2021) is just a few days away. -
Recent updates for Data-Tier Application Framework and SqlPackage
In this article, we will cover some recent changes to the Data-Tier Application Framework (DacFx) and SqlPackage. -
Know your options for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 End of Support
In addition to the great features included in SQL Server and Windows Server, we are announcing new benefits giving customers more flexibility and choice. -
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters—CU11 Release
Today, we’re announcing the release of the latest cumulative update, CU11, for SQL Server Big Data Clusters, which includes important capabilities.
