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. With nearly 300 workshops and sessions, this joint event will
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Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate
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Microsoft is modernizing SQL tools with AI, SSMS, Visual Studio Code, and DevOps features to boost productivity and future-proof development.
SQL Server 2019 release candidate is now available
Today we’re announcing the availability of the first public release candidate for SQL Server 2019, which is now available for download. SQL Server 2019 brings
The August release of Azure Data Studio is now available
Today we’re announcing the August release of Azure Data Studio is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review the release notes to get started. Please
Microsoft Machine Learning Server 9.4 is now available
Today we’re excited to announce our latest Microsoft Machine Learning Server 9.4 release, which addresses popular customer requests as well as developments in the R
Introducing SIOS high availability for SQL Server 2008/R2 in Azure
Support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 ended on July 9, 2019. That means the end of regular security updates. However, if you move
SQL Server Management Studio 18.2 is now generally available
We are excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18.2. For this update, while we added some features, our focus was
Free supported Java in SQL Server 2019 is now available
Java is one of the most important open source projects in the world today. Born nearly 25 years ago around the same time as Microsoft
SQL Server 2019 community technology preview 3.2 is now available
We’re excited to announce the monthly release of SQL Server 2019 community technology preview (CTP) 3.2. With this release of SQL Server 2019 community technology
DBAs: It’s time to get up to speed with Azure
The summer solstice has passed, and DBAs are still asking how to get up to speed with Azure. I’m even speaking at events on how
The July release of Azure Data Studio is now available
This post and release activities were co-authored by Vasu Bhog, an intern on the Azure Data Studio team. We’re excited to announce that the July
SQL Server 2019 on Windows containers now in Early Adopters Program
Starting with SQL Server 2017’s support for Linux and containers, Microsoft has been on a journey of platform and operating system choice. SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019 community technology preview 3.1 is now available
We’re excited to announce the monthly release of SQL Server 2019 community technology preview (CTP) 3.1. Customers can download this free build, try out features
Announcing native backup for SQL Server 2008 end of support in Azure
Update: Azure Backup support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support is now generally available. With SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2