Save money on Microsoft SQL Server licensing with Microsoft Azure Arc
We’re simplifying deployment and cost management by using modern pay-as-you-go subscription for SQL Server software running on any cloud provider.
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Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud
Sign up for the preview of Microsoft SQL Server 2025, an AI-ready database with built-in security, hybrid AI vector search, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure.
Modernize your database with the consolidation and retirement of Azure Database Migration tools
By migrating their databases to Azure, customers like Ernst and Young are modernizing their data estate and leveraging cutting-edge cloud innovations.
Microsoft at Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021
Data Platform Virtual Summit 2021 (DPS 2021) is just a few days away. A free, global learning event for the data professionals, DPS 2021 will
Recent updates for Data-Tier Application Framework and SqlPackage
In this article, we will cover some recent changes to the Data-Tier Application Framework (DacFx) and SqlPackage.
Know your options for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 End of Support
In addition to the great features included in SQL Server and Windows Server, we are announcing new benefits giving customers more flexibility and choice.
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters—CU11 Release
Today, we’re announcing the release of the latest cumulative update, CU11, for SQL Server Big Data Clusters, which includes important capabilities.
Looking to the future for R in Azure SQL and SQL Server
The R community plays a vital role in transformation and the R language continues to be the de-facto choice for statistical computing.
Microsoft SQL Server Linux-based container images to be available only from the Microsoft Container Registry
Traditionally, SQL Server Linux container images could be downloaded from Microsoft Container Registry (mcr.microsoft.com) and mssql-server-linux.
Accelerate SQL Server to Azure migration with Pure Cloud Block Store
Many organizations have either moved or extended their SQL Server operations from an on-premises data center into Azure. There are many reasons why you might
Azure SQL digital event: Innovate today with Azure SQL
In today’s data-driven world, companies are increasingly looking to the cloud to reduce their infrastructure and administrative costs and provide the on-demand scalability to match
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters—CU10 release
SQL Server Big Data Clusters is a new capability brought to market as part of the SQL Server 2019 release.
The February 2021 release of Azure Data Studio is now available
The February release of Azure Data Studio is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review the release notes to get started. Azure Data Studio
What’s new with SQL Server Big Data Clusters
SQL Server Big Data Clusters (BDC) is a new capability brought to market as part of the SQL Server 2019 release. BDC extends SQL Server’s
Around the clock with Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory
On February 3-4, the Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory teams are partnering on a learning event for the community to come together to learn