PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Microsoft Security Response Center has confirmed that a SQL Server elevation of ...

The new ledger feature in SQL Server 2022 provides blockchain-based security to ensure data isn't tampered with. The ability to cryptographically guarantee the integrity of data is especially useful ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...

Last month, Microsoft released a few updates for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, while also revealing its plans for the next major release, SSMS 22. This follows the release of a SQL Server ...

A public preview of SQL Server 2025 adds new vector capabilities already found in rival databases, along with JSON support and change event streaming. Microsoft is moving SQL Server 2025 into public ...

At the Ignite conference today, Microsoft made a series of announcements about Azure databases. It announced a brand-new Azure database called HorizonDB, which is a fully managed PostgreSQL database ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

SQL Server 2022: Here’s what you need to know Your email has been sent Three decades on, SQL Server is still a database workhorse that powers both an internal line ...