SQL Server 2016 end of support is here: Plan your next steps
See what changes as SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support.
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Why migrate Windows Server and SQL Server to Azure: ROI, innovation, and free offers
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Microsoft Purview access policies for SQL Server 2022
The focus of this article is on using Microsoft Purview to enable access to user data as well as specific system metadata in SQL Server 2022. -
Meet us at SQLBits 2022 and level up as a data professional
We are excited to be the premium sponsor at this year’s SQLBits 2022, March 8 – 12, in-person in London and virtually. -
PASS Data Community Summit keynote: a bridge to a new universe
It is almost time for PASS Data Community Summit 2021, a free online conference for the Microsoft data platform professional. -
Announcing SQL Server 2022 preview: Azure-enabled with continued performance and security innovation
Today we are announcing the preview of SQL Server 2022, the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet. -
Move SQL Server licenses without Software Assurance to Azure
Azure offers unique benefits that no other cloud provider can match including dual-use rights, Azure Hybrid Benefit, and unlimited virtualization. -
Real-time data intelligence and security at the edge with Azure SQL Edge
Today we introduce the availability of Azure SQL Edge, a real-time data engine, optimized for IoT workloads and backed by the security and performance of the same engine that powers SQL Server and Azure SQL. -
Advanced data security for SQL Server is coming to Azure Virtual Machines
This post was written by Michael Makhlevich Our customers have asked for this and we’ve been listening – advanced data security is now available for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines! Using just a few simple steps, you can now protect your SQL Server installations on Azure VMs with Microsoft’s advanced data security capabilities. -
Confidential computing using Always Encrypted with secure enclaves in SQL Server 2019 preview
SQL Server 2019 preview brings encryption technology to a broader set of scenarios by enabling rich confidential computing capabilities with the enhanced Always Encrypted feature, Always Encrypted with secure enclaves. -
SQL Server 2019: Celebrating 25 years of SQL Server Database Engine and the path forward
This post is authored by Amit Banerjee, Principal PM Manager, SQL Server and Bob Ward, Principal Architect, Microsoft SQL Server Data Services. -
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 are reaching end of support. What’s next?
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 have had a tremendous run.
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