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
Built on a consistent Microsoft SQL foundation from on premises to the cloud, Azure SQL brings AI capabilities directly into your database experience.
How the Microsoft SQL team is investing in SQL tools and experiences
Microsoft is modernizing SQL tools with AI, SSMS, Visual Studio Code, and DevOps features to boost productivity and future-proof development.
CTP for Service Pack 1 of SQL Server 2008 Available
Today we are excited to announce the availability of our Community Technology Preview (CTP) for Service Pack 1 of SQL Server 2008. This scheduled servicing
SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse announced at TDWI Conference
Today, February 23, 2009 Microsoft announced SQL Server® Fast Track Data Warehouse, a new set of Reference Architectures for SQL Server 2008 that enables customers
Unisys Corporation sets TPC-H benchmark with SQL Server 2008
Unisys Corporation and their latest enterprise server, the ES7000 Model 7600R, set a new record for price/performance in the Transaction Processing Council’s (TPC) TPC-H
Updates to SQL Server 2005 SP3 and SP2 now available
Cumulative Update #2 for SQL Server 2005 SP3 and Cumulative Update #12 for SQL Server 2005 SP2 are now available for download. Cumulative Update #2
Microsoft named a leader Enterprise Data Warehousing marketing
Forrester Research has named Microsoft a leader in The Forrester Wave report: Enterprise Data Warehousing Platforms, Q1 2009 (February 2009). Forrester noted that “Microsoft’s substantial
Enterprise customers choose Microsoft SQL Server to run SAP apps
SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 are now certified to fully support SAP NetWeaver 7.0 and the newly released SAP Business Suite
Premier Mission Critical Support Now Available for SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008
Premier Mission Critical support gives customers direct round-the-clock access to a team of designated experienced support professionals who understand each customer’s unique configuration and deployment
System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 releases SP1 delivering enhanced support for SQL Server 2008
Service Pack 1 for System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 has been released with new capabilities for protecting SQL Server, Windows Server, SharePoint and Exchange.
SQL Server 2008 web site update
We are happy to announce that the SQL Server 2008 web site has been updated with more quality product information. The refreshed web site includes
Free hosted SQL Server 2008 offer from Dell, MaximumASP and PASS
Dell, MaximumASP and the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) have partnered together to offer a free SQL Server 2008 account on a securely hosted
SQL Server 2005 SP3 now available for download
SQL Server 2005 SP3 is now available for download and includes the following updates: Roll-up of Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates completed since SQL Server
SQL Server’s Dave Campbell featured on ZDNet
Mary-Jo Foley has started writing a multi-part series about Microsoft’s elite group of 22 Technical Fellows. Her latest article features Dave Campbell who is a