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
Microsoft SQL Server Blog
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.
Security and flexibility with SQL Server 2016’s hybrid cloud solutions
The cloud is now a fact of business life, and adoption is growing fast. Findings from a 2016 survey by RightScale found 95 percent of
Preview the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server
We are pleased to announce the second community technical preview release of the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server! The updated driver provides robust
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 2 now available
We are excited to announce that our third SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 2, is now available for download.
Announcing updates to the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model (ISM)
Recently, we announced an update to the Incremental Servicing Model for SQL Server. The details of the changes in the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model
SQL Client Tools update for SQL Server 2016
In SQL Server 2016 there have been several significant changes to the SQL Client Tools. Central to these changes are two primary goals: The ability
Expanding the data footprint of SQL Server 2016 with PolyBase
This post was authored by Casey Karst, Program Manager, SQL Server. Changing data landscape A lot has changed in the world of data over the
Decisions @ the speed of thought with SQL Server 2016
In his 1999 book, “Business @ the Speed of Thought,” Bill Gates predicted the future “will be about velocity. About how quickly business itself will
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 1 now available
We are excited to announce that our second SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 1, is now available for download.
Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 2
This blog post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services. This is the second installment of a two-part
Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 1
This post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services. This is the first installment of a two-part series.
Time is running out: Upgrade SQL Server 2005 now
Less than one month remains before support ends for SQL Server 2005 on April 12, 2016. If you’re still using this version or other legacy
SQL Server 2016 documentation survey
The SQL Server documentation team is working to improve the SQL Server documentation in an effort to enable you be more successful with and gain