In addition to rolling out patches to address two zero-days affecting SQL Server and .NET, Microsoft introduced Common Log ...

SQL Server tools are used across industries to improve the performance, security, and automation of databases. Modern tools support cloud-hybrid s ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

Set up a search indexer to index tables in Azure SQL Database for vector and full text search in Azure AI Search. In this article, learn how to configure an indexer that imports content from Azure SQL ...

As Microsoft phases out older Exchange Server versions, IT leaders are facing new decisions about how to stay compliant and cost-efficient. Understanding the current licensing landscape for Windows ...

At today’s Ignite 2025 event, Microsoft announced one of the biggest Azure data updates in years. The company has announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. That has come after a long ...

You’ve got a PlayStation 5 and a world of ideas, but you’ve hit the console’s wall: how do you get your own custom Minecraft server running? The PS5’s Minecraft: Bedrock Edition doesn’t make joining ...

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...

Learn how to create a new watcher to monitor an Azure SQL database, elastic pool, or SQL managed instance using Microsoft Entra authentication and private connectivity. This article shows you how to ...

"Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025, made available in preview in 2024, will become generally available as a subscription service on July 1st, 2025. With hotpatching, we are taking what was ...