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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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Recommended SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event Sessions for DBAs and IT Professionals
The SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event kicks off on March 7, 2012 starting at 8:00AM Pacific (-8:00 GMT) with keynotes from Microsoft Executives including: Ted Kummert, Corporate Vice President, Business Platform Division and Quentin Clark, Corporate Vice President, Database Systems Group. -
Guest Blog Post: How to Jumpstart Your Career as a DBA by Thomas LaRock
You are a SQL Server DBA, and I know what you are going through. -
Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant 5.2 is Now Available
SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) v5.2 is now available. -
Join us March 7, 2012 for the Virtual Launch of SQL Server 2012!
On March 7, 2012 we are hosting the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event (VLE), to share the latest on SQL Server 2012 and the evolution of the Microsoft data platform. -
The Co-operative Group saves millions by switching from Oracle to SQL Server
We talk a lot about the features and technical “how to” behind SQL Server, but our favorite topic is showing real-world examples of how it helps our customers achieve their goals and save millions of dollars. -
Customers using SQL Server 2012 today!
In my last post in November on Mission Critical customer implementations of SQL Server, I mentioned that we would include some details on customers already using SQL Server 2012. -
Get your SQL Server database ready for SQL Azure!
One of our lab project teams was pretty busy while the rest of us were taking a break between Christmas and New Year’s here in Redmond. -
Last Chance to Add to the #SQLFamily
For the past couple of weeks we’ve been asking you to submit stories about how the #SQLFamily gives back to you. -
Final Countdown for #SQLFamily Gives Back
There are only a two days left until the New Year, which means your last chance to submit a #SQLFamily story and contribute to the Pragmatic Works Foundation drive is fast approaching. -
Keep the #SQLFamily stories coming!
The holidays are here and the “#SQLFamily Gives Back” Campaign is continuing to pick up steam. -
Cloud Service Providers are Going “Live” with SQL Server 2012 RC0
A few months back we announced SQL Server 2012 availability on Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). -
#SQLFamily is Giving Back – Week 1
Wow #SQLFamily…just wow. The SQL Server Team has been overwhelmed by the amazing outpouring of support from the #SQLFamily.
