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 2014: Unlocking Real-Time Insights
Today at TechEd North America we announced a wave of products and services that will help customers embrace the “enterprise cloud era. -
Get Ready for TechEd North America 2013
TechEd North America takes place next week, June 3rd – 6th in New Orleans, Louisiana. -
Play on Twitter to Enter the Daily SQL Server Answer & Question Challenge and Sweepstakes
How much do you know about SQL Server, really? Test your knowledge and play our daily SQL Server A & Q Challenge on Twitter to find out and earn a chance to win a PowerStick (ARV $75)! To kick off the festivities for TechEd North America next week, we’ve got a fun new game and […] -
Self-Service BI with the Microsoft Data Explorer Preview for Excel 2013: 5 Reasons to Get Started Right Away
Using a variety of data sources has been a daunting task for mere mortals. -
Now Available: HDP for Windows from Hortonworks
Today Hortonworks announced the general availability of Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) for Windows, the industry’s first 100 percent Open Source Apache Hadoop-based distribution for Windows. -
Microsoft Invites You to Join the Cloud Conversation!
The 3rd Annual Future of Cloud Computing Survey has just been launched by North Bridge and GigaOM Research. -
Companies Improve their Bottom Line by Switching to Microsoft Big Data Technology
Here on the SQL Server Blog, we spend a lot of time talking about the features and technical “how to” behind our products. -
Leveraging Flash across the Microsoft SQL Server Stack
Guest blog post by @SamMarraccini of EMC Corporation. -
Viewing and Interacting with SSRS Reports on an iPad
This video demonstrates how to view a Reporting Services report on an Apple iPad that has Apple iOS 6 and Apple Safari. -
Insight Through Integration: SQL Server 2012 Parallel Data Warehouse – PolyBase Demo
SQL Server 2012 PDW has a feature called PolyBase, that enables you to integrate Hadoop data with PDW data. -
Let’s Call it a Wrap on the PASS Business Analytics Conference
Looking back at this month’s inaugural PASS Business Analytics Conference in Chicago, we can’t believe what an amazing experience it has been! This event included 70+ sessions over the course of two and a half days and was attended by more than 1,100 data professionals, ranging from business analysts and data scientists, to BA/BI practitioners, […] -
Develop and Test New SQL Server Apps, Scale Existing Apps and Unlock Hybrid Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services
Today Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, which includes Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks to keep your Windows Azure connected to your on-premises infrastructure and applications.
