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.
Play on Twitter to Enter the Daily SQL Server Answer & Question Challenge and Sweepstakes
How much do you know about SQL Server, really? Test your knowledge and play our daily SQL Server A & Q Challenge on Twitter to
Self-Service BI with the Microsoft Data Explorer Preview for Excel 2013: 5 Reasons to Get Started Right Away
Using a variety of data sources has been a daunting task for mere mortals. Now, with the Data Explorer add-in for Excel, you don’t need
Now Available: HDP for Windows from Hortonworks
Today Hortonworks announced the general availability of Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) for Windows, the industry’s first 100 percent Open Source Apache Hadoop-based distribution for Windows.
Microsoft Invites You to Join the Cloud Conversation!
The 3rd Annual Future of Cloud Computing Survey has just been launched by North Bridge and GigaOM Research. We are participating in this survey because
Companies Improve their Bottom Line by Switching to Microsoft Big Data Technology
Here on the SQL Server Blog, we spend a lot of time talking about the features and technical “how to” behind our products. The only
Leveraging Flash across the Microsoft SQL Server Stack
Guest blog post by @SamMarraccini of EMC Corporation. Flash technology is changing everything, nothing new there. Chances are the device you are reading this BLOG
Viewing and Interacting with SSRS Reports on an iPad
This video demonstrates how to view a Reporting Services report on an Apple iPad that has Apple iOS 6 and Apple Safari. You’ll learn how
Insight Through Integration: SQL Server 2012 Parallel Data Warehouse – PolyBase Demo
SQL Server 2012 PDW has a feature called PolyBase, that enables you to integrate Hadoop data with PDW data. By using PDW with PolyBase capabilities,
Let’s Call it a Wrap on the PASS Business Analytics Conference
Looking back at this month’s inaugural PASS Business Analytics Conference in Chicago, we can’t believe what an amazing experience it has been! This event included
Develop and Test New SQL Server Apps, Scale Existing Apps and Unlock Hybrid Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services
Today Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, which includes Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks to keep your Windows Azure connected to
Day 3: PASS Business Analytics Conference, Analytics in Action
It’s the final day of the PASS Business Analytics Conference. It’s been a valuable opportunity to learn from other industry leaders, partners and customers, all
Day 2: PASS Business Analytics Conference, New 3D Mapping Analytics Tool for Excel
Today at the PASS Business Analytics Conference, Microsoft technical fellow Amir Netz and partner manager Kamal Hathi took to the stage to demonstrate how people