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Stretch cold data to Azure for cost-efficient, nearly bottomless capacity using SQL Server Stretch Database. Reduce database management costs for new applications with Azure SQL Database, a managed cloud database service.
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Announcing the retirement of SQL Server Stretch Database
In July 2024, SQL Server Stretch Database will be discontinued for SQL Server 2022, 2019, and 2017. -
Manage, govern, and secure all your SQL Servers with new hybrid capabilities enabled by Azure Arc
The newest edition of SQL Server 2022 delivers continued innovation with hybrid and multicloud capabilities, made possible through Azure Arc. -
Three reasons to choose Microsoft for your hybrid data platform
Companies today are faced with the trade-off of the security of having an on-premises solution and the convenience of moving their data to the cloud. -
Webinar: Modernize your applications with cloud and on-premises data solutions from Microsoft
Customers today demand the latest innovations in every solution you deliver. -
Azure Database Migration Service Public Preview brings the “lift and shift”
It’s time to get excited—the Azure Database Migration Service Public Preview is here to help you move on-premises SQL Servers to the cloud with near-zero downtime. -
SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services – The ultimate hybrid data platform
This post was authored by Rohan Kumar, General Manager Database Systems Engineering. -
Top five reasons to join us for the PASS Summit 2017 Day 1 Keynote
PASS Summit 2017 takes place from November 1 to November 3, in Seattle, Washington at the Washington State Convention Center. -
Modernize your applications across on-premise and cloud with the Microsoft Data Accelerator Program
Your customers are demanding the latest innovations in every solution you deliver. -
Taking your data to the cloud is easier than you thought
Data management is shifting away from on-premises towards the many benefits of the cloud. -
View on-demand: Microsoft Data Platform – SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services
Did we miss you at Microsoft Ignite in Orlando this year? That’s OK! You can still stream the Data General Session, Microsoft Data Platform – SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services on-demand. -
New managed SQL server Integration Service hosting capability in Data Factory
This week at Ignite, we announced new capabilities in Azure Data Factory (ADF) service available in public preview for customers.
Explore SQL Server 2025
Accelerate your AI application’s time to market by harnessing the power of your data and the built-in AI capabilities of SQL Server 2025, the enterprise database with best-in-class security, performance, and availability.
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