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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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Announcing Microsoft Codename “Data Transfer” Lab
We are pleased to announce the release of the Microsoft Codename “Data Transfer” Lab. -
The First Private Cloud Appliance
What’s inside the new HP Enterprise Database Consolidation Appliance? On Sept 13th, we launched the new HP Database Consolidation Appliance which supports deploying 1000’s of workloads in a private cloud infrastructure. -
SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB RC0 Now Available
We are pleased to announce that SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB Release Candidate 0 is now available for download. -
Available Today: Preview Release of the SQL Server ODBC Driver for Linux
In our continued commitment to interoperability, we are very excited to announce the availability of a preview release of the SQL Server ODBC Driver for Linux! This release will allow native developers to access Microsoft SQL Server from Linux operating systems. -
Microsoft Codename “Social Analytics” Lab
A few weeks ago we released a new “lab” on a site which some of you may be aware of called SQL Azure | Labs. -
SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate is now Available!
Building on our announcement at the PASS Summit 2011 in early October, today we are excited to announce the SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate (RC). -
The Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Special Ops Tour is coming!
CALLING ALL SQL SERVER PROFESSIONALS Do you want Microsoft to come to your city? This March, Microsoft is teaming with PASS to bring you the SQL Server 2012 Special Ops Tour, a cross-country, technical training roadshow that will take us to 12 cities across America. -
Two New Training Programs for SQL MCM Preparedness
We are pleased to announce two new training opportunities being launched by Microsoft Learning to help prepare candidates for the Certified Master exams or for anyone looking to take their SQL Server skills to the next level. -
Mission Critical Applications running on SQL Server
In choosing a platform for running Mission Critical applications, IT Managers, Architects and CIOs need to ensure that the platform is trustworthy and can provide the reliability, availability, security, and performance needed to meet the service level agreements that these type of applications demand. -
My Top 5 SQL Server 2012 Features by Aaron Bertrand, Guest Blogger
Guest Blogger: Aaron BertrandAaron is a senior consultant for SQL Sentry, providers of the free Plan Explorer, as well as performance monitoring and event management software for SQL Server. -
Follow up to the SQL Server Fireside Chats after the 24 Hours of PASS Sessions
The SQL Server Team held Fireside Chats at the end of the 24 Hours of PASS on September 7-8, 2011 to give attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to members of the SQL Server engineering team. -
Dell Parallel Data Warehouse Appliance Announced @PASS Summit!
We’ve wrapped up getting SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse on Dell hardware and proud to announce the Dell Parallel Data Warehouse Appliance that includes Dell PowerEdge R610 Servers and Dell PowerVault MD36xxF series high density storage.
