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.
Improved Cloud Scenarios and Compatibility with SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU2 and New Microsoft ODBC Drivers
On Thursday, Microsoft is releasing SQL Server 2012 SP1 Cumulative Update 2 and new ODBC drivers. The key benefits of the cumulative update include simplifying
Show Off Your SQL Server Spirit With Community Badges
Being part of the SQL Server community is a fantastic thing! Not only do you have the technical support of a global community, but you
What’s Your Favorite Feature of SQL Server 2012?
PASS Summit in November was a perfect opportunity to catch up with SQL Server community members to ask them about their favorite features of SQL
The Complete SQL Server Holiday Guide
Ideally the holidays are a time to catch up with friends, family and food. But end-of-year deadlines and work emergencies can also make it a
Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for the DBA
Ring in the cheer, the New Year is near! As the holidays approach and the shopping days grow short, we think we’ve got a one-stop
Disk and File Layout for SQL Server
Guest blog post by Paul Galjan, Microsoft Applications specialist, EMC Corporation. To learn more from Paul and other EMC experts, please join our Everything Microsoft Community.
The DBA’s Holiday Checklist
Guest Blog Post by Chris Shaw, Xtivia. Chris is an MVP Award Recipient, the author of Pro SQL Server Practices 2012, and he can be
Create Our New Year’s Greeting & Win a SQL Server Swag Set
Enter the New Year Cover Photo Challenge and help us ring in 2013 with a ‘Happy New Year’ themed message to the SQL Server community!
How Fast is Project Codenamed “Hekaton” – It’s ‘Wicked Fast’!
Recently I posted a video about how the SQL Server Community was looking into emerging trends in BI and Database technologies – one of the
The Perfect Combination: SQL Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012
Delivering a Complete Data Platform for the Modern Datacenter with Cloud OS Today’s organizations need the ability to seamlessly build, deploy and manage applications and
The SQL Server Community Looks to Emerging Trends in BI and Database Technologies
At PASS Summit this year Ted Kummert outlined his views on accelerating insights in the new world of data. He mentioned in his blog post,
Crutchfield Turns to Microsoft and EMC to Help Transform SQL Server to the Private Cloud
When it comes to consumer electronics gear, audio and video enthusiasts rely on Crutchfield Corporation for excellent customer service and stellar product know-how. Crutchfield powers