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.
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Creating Fast Time to Solution Technologies
In the 10th episode of the Behind the Scenes series, it’s time to talk about reducing complexity and accelerating time to solution with turn-key appliances
Hy-Vee boosts performance by up to 100X, increases competitiveness with Parallel Data Warehouse deployment
We’ve recently been talking about what goes on behind the scenes with SQL Server. While we love to share stories about the nuts and bolts
New SQL Services in Windows Azure
As we shared with the launch of Windows Azure, we are advancing our proven on-premises technologies into the cloud to offer customers the flexibility and
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Developing Scale on Demand Capabilities
We’ve reached the ninth episode of the Behind the Scenes series and in this episode Cihan Biyikoglu (@cihangirb), Senior Program Manager, Windows Azure SQL Database
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Big Data Analytics and Data Warehousing
We’re back with a new episode of The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Series and this week we’re covering the hot topic of
Microsoft TechEd turns 20 with the SQL Server Team on hand to celebrate!
It has been 20 years since Microsoft started TechEd to provide hands on training from Microsoft experts across current and soon-to-release products, solutions and services.
Microsoft, SAP, IBM, Citrix, Progress Software and WSO2 co-submit OData to OASIS for standardization
Last November, at PASS 2011, Ted Kummert, CVP, SQL Server laid out Microsoft’s data platform vision for the new world of data that we all
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Credible, Consistent Data
We’ve crossed the halfway point in The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series and would be delighted to get your feedback on
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Managed Self-Service BI
We’re back with a new episode of The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where we’re providing unique insights from the SQL
SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 Customer Technology Preview (CTP) Available
As part of our commitment to delivering and supporting high-quality software to our customers, Microsoft is pleased to announce SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 CTP.
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes – Ensuring Peace of Mind
Once again it’s on! We hope you enjoy this fourth episode of the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where you’re getting
Guest Blog Post: Is SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Class? Absolutely!
I had the good fortune of being part of a recent benchmark study that looked to see how SQL Server 2012 could handle massive volumes