Microsoft SQL Server Blog
SQL Server 2016 end of support is here: Plan your next steps
See what changes as SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support.
Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate
Built on a consistent Microsoft SQL foundation from on premises to the cloud, Azure SQL brings AI capabilities directly into your database experience.
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SQL Server 2016: Everything built-in
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President of the Data Group at Microsoft. -
SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 3.0 is available
The SQL Server engineering team is pleased to announce the availability of SQL Server 2016 October public preview release CTP 3. -
Foundation Session: Developing Modern Applications on Azure
Heads-up! On October 28, there will be a session at this year’s PASS Summit presenting the new ways Azure SQL Database can be used alongside DocumentDB, Azure Search, HDInsight, and Machine Learning to create a sophisticated, powerful application. -
Azure Key Vault Integration for SQL Server in Azure VMs
Earlier this year we announced a service called Azure Key Vault (AKV), a cloud-hosted Hardware Security Module (HSM) backed service for managing cryptographic keys and other secrets used in your cloud application. -
Come hear CVP James Phillips speak about advances in Microsoft Business Intelligence
We are thrilled to have one of our PASS Summit Foundation Sessions presented by Corporate Vice President, James Phillips! He will share Microsoft Business Intelligence strategies, including an integrated view with Power BI, SSAS, and SSRS. -
Foundation Session with Corporate VP Joseph Sirosh on October 28 at PASS Summit
New this year to PASS Summit are the ‘Foundation Sessions’ from Microsoft leaders! These will all occur on October 28th. -
Datazen Publisher for Windows 7 available now
We are pleased to announce the availability of Datazen Publisher for Windows 7 and like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken the time to provide valuable feedback on the preview releases. -
Business Intelligence: Beyond Dashboards and Charts
The term “business intelligence” (BI) tends to elicit visions of dashboards with red, yellow, and green indicators representing targets met (or not) or perhaps various types of charts and graphs. -
Get the latest on SQL Server at Microsoft Ignite 2016. Pre-register now for the lowest price.
In September 2016, Microsoft Ignite is headed to Atlanta, Georgia. -
What to expect at PASS Summit 2015, the world’s biggest SQL Server event!
PASS Summit 2015 is nearly upon us. With less than three weeks until the big event, the SQL Server team caught up with Denise McInerney, PASS VP of Marketing, about the world’s largest gathering of SQL Server and BI professionals. -
Mature Data Management: Key to Business Success
Data is at the center of today’s business strategy in successful organizations. -
New webinar – Tackle the top five data challenges with SQL Server
The previous two blogs (here and here) in this series discussed how to evaluate the cost effectiveness of SQL Server and the Microsoft data platform and leveraging the asset of an expert community.
