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.
Microsoft’s Commitment to Interoperability
In our continued commitment to interoperability, we would like to share what the SQL Server product team has been doing for Java and PHP developers.
Microsoft ships CTP of Hadoop Connectors for SQL Server and Parallel Data Warehouse
Two weeks ago, Microsoft announced its commitment to Hadoop and promised to release new connectors to promote interoperability between Hadoop and SQL Server. Today we
Master Data Services – What’s New In SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3
Master Data Services has made great strides to further remove the barriers to implementing MDM technology and processes into all size of businesses. New features
Announcing the SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Feedback Challenge!
We know many of you have downloaded SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3 and have started testing out all of the new capabilities. Our engineering
AlwaysOn – New in SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3
What is SQL Server AlwaysOn? SQL Server AlwaysOn is the new high availability and disaster recovery solution for the next release of SQL Server. Using
New and Exciting in SQL Server Code Name “Denali”: Knowledge Driven Data Quality Services (DQS)
In a world of continuously growing amounts of data, data quality is becoming crucial. In order to clean your data and get to a high
Taking SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Beyond Relational in CTP3
Over the last couple of months the SQL engineering team has been busy preparing SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3. As part of that effort,
SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3 Product Guide is Here!
Today we are excited to announce the release of the SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP3) Product Guide. It is available
Parallel Data Warehouse News and Hadoop Interoperability Plans
Today, businesses are increasingly facing a “data deluge,” as the complexity and volume of data grows steadily. Meanwhile, IT continues to grapple with how to
Columnstore Indexes: A New Feature in SQL Server known as Project “Apollo”
Do you have a data warehouse? Do you wish your queries would run faster? If your answers are yes, check out the new columnstore index
Cloud On Your Terms: Enables organizations to create and scale business solutions fast, on your terms from server to private or public cloud
We recognize that each organization has its own unique challenges and requirements, and this is no different when it comes to taking advantage of
Breakthrough Insight: Unlocking new insights with data exploration and visualization across the organization with SQL Server Code Name “Denali”
With SQL Server Code Name “Denali” we are excited to provide new end-user capabilities for rapid data exploration and visualization through project “Crescent” and the