Accelerate SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc
We’re excited to announce a new migration experience in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new experience, now in preview, is
Microsoft SQL Server Blog
Accelerating SQL Server 2025 momentum: Announcing the first release candidate
We are moving toward general availability of SQL Server 2025 and focusing on delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements.
Protect and modernize SQL Server 2016 workloads with Microsoft
We encourage all our customers running SQL Server 2016 to start planning for the end of support. We have migration resources, best practices, as well
Azure Data Studio for SQL Server
Azure Data Studio is a new cross-platform desktop environment for data professionals using the family of on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, MacOS, and
SQL Server 2019 preview combines SQL Server and Apache Spark to create a unified data platform
Today at Ignite, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2019. For 25 years, SQL Server has helped enterprises manage all facets of their relational
Cloud Data and AI Services training roundup September 2018
To help you stay up to date on online training opportunities, we’re releasing a monthly list of the latest free Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SSMS 17.9 is now available
Update: SQL Server Management Studio 18.1 is now generally available. We are excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 17.9! Download SSMS 17.9
The August release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. For the most up to date information please visit our monthly Azure
Cloud data and AI services training roundup August 2018
To help you stay up to date on online training opportunities, we’re releasing a monthly list of the latest free Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The July release of SQL Operations Studio is now available
UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. For the most up to date information please visit our monthly Azure
SQL Server 2008 end of support is the first step to tomorrow’s database
Today, Takeshi Numoto blogged about the upcoming SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support. If you’ve been thinking about what to do with
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 are reaching end of support. What’s next?
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 have had a tremendous run. But all good things come to an end, right? On July 9, 2019, Microsoft
Re-platforming and modernizing your data workloads with SQL Server on Linux
This post is authored by Marko Hotti, Senior Product Marketing Manager, SQL Server. Today, we’re excited to introduce a free e-book, SQL Server on Linux:
Securing your data with Azure SQL Database
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now in effect as of May 25th, 2018. GDPR has significant implications on the use and management of
SSMS 17.8 is now available
This post is co-authored by Pam Lahoud, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server. We are excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 17.8!