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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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Chat with SQL Server Engineers in Real Time and Win Prizes from Microsoft During 24 Hours of PASS
Win great prizes after each 24 Hours of PASS Session in the “#SQLDenali / #24HOP Challenge!” We are very excited about the 24 Hours of PASS: Summit Preview event and want to give all of you the opportunity to win free SQL Server gifts by answering questions we will ask in the “#SQLDenali / #24HOP […] -
Microsoft Aligning with ODBC
Today we are announcing that Microsoft is aligning with ODBC for native relational data access – the de-facto industry standard. -
Microsoft’s Commitment to Interoperability
In our continued commitment to interoperability, we would like to share what the SQL Server product team has been doing for Java and PHP developers. -
Microsoft ships CTP of Hadoop Connectors for SQL Server and Parallel Data Warehouse
Two weeks ago, Microsoft announced its commitment to Hadoop and promised to release new connectors to promote interoperability between Hadoop and SQL Server. -
Master Data Services – What’s New In SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3
Master Data Services has made great strides to further remove the barriers to implementing MDM technology and processes into all size of businesses. -
Announcing the SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Feedback Challenge!
We know many of you have downloaded SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3 and have started testing out all of the new capabilities. -
AlwaysOn – New in SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3
What is SQL Server AlwaysOn? SQL Server AlwaysOn is the new high availability and disaster recovery solution for the next release of SQL Server. -
New and Exciting in SQL Server Code Name “Denali”: Knowledge Driven Data Quality Services (DQS)
In a world of continuously growing amounts of data, data quality is becoming crucial. -
Taking SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Beyond Relational in CTP3
Over the last couple of months the SQL engineering team has been busy preparing SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3. -
SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3 Product Guide is Here!
Today we are excited to announce the release of the SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP3) Product Guide. -
Parallel Data Warehouse News and Hadoop Interoperability Plans
Today, businesses are increasingly facing a “data deluge,” as the complexity and volume of data grows steadily. -
Columnstore Indexes: A New Feature in SQL Server known as Project “Apollo”
Do you have a data warehouse? Do you wish your queries would run faster? If your answers are yes, check out the new columnstore index (aka Project “Apollo”) in SQL Server Code Name “Denali” today! Why use a column store? SQL Server’s traditional indexes, clustered and nonclustered, are based on the B-tree.
