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.
SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP is Coming Soon!
As we’ve talked about, in the second half of 2009 Microsoft will offer a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of SQL Server 2008 R2. Register here. Space
Why SQL Server May Be More Suitable for Your Cluster Database
 A new 12-page whitepaper has been published from Microsoft that explains some of the common myths and misunderstandings about competitive cluster databases that could
Master Data Services – What’s the big deal?
Hi Kirk Haselden here. I’m the product unit manager for Master Data Services. I’m responsible for the master data management strategy, team and product delivery
Microsoft to Begin First Technology Preview for Project “Madison”
We are on track to release the first Technology Preview for Project “Madison” in H2 2009. A select group of customers will deploy a prototype
TechEd 2009 – New SQL Server Innovations
At TechEd 2009 in Los Angeles, Microsoft today announced new innovations from the SQL Server team. The next release, SQL Server 2008 R2 (formerly SQL
TechEd 2009 – Next Week!
TechEd 2009 is less than a week away and we are excited about another event packed with opportunities to learn, network, and share ideas. Pre-show
BizTalk Server 2009 Now Available!
Today BizTalk Server 2009 is available to MSDN customers. On May 1st it will be available to everyone in — Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French,
SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Receives Common Criteria Certification
We’d like to announce the Common Criteria (CC) certification of SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (32 & 64 bit). SQL Server 2008 completed an IT security evaluation
Upsize or Migrate to SQL Server Today
SQL Server 2008 has launched the new Migration Solution Center. This site provides customers with prescriptive guidance and a clear process for executing successful migrations
Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 Available Today
Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 will be available today for customers. The Service pack is available via download here and is primarily a roll-up of
Microsoft Colleagues Win ACM Award
Technorati Tags: ACM,David DeWitt,Gamma Parallel Database Congratulations to David DeWitt, Bob Gerber, and their colleagues at University of Wisconsin, including Jeff Naughton, our partner at
What’s Next for SQL Data Services…
At the Professional Developer Conference 2008 Microsoft kicked off a major wave of innovation with the announcement of the Azure Services Platform. A key piece