SQL Server 2016 reached end of support on July 14, 2026, ending a product lifecycle that lasted slightly more than 10 years. Microsoft previously ended mainstream support for the database platform on ...

With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work. Today, at Ignite, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL ...

This isn't something I can resolve through repeated attempts - it requires fixing the database connection configuration or updating the connection library being used.

Managing SQL Server across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has long posed a challenge for database administrators. With data sprawled across on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge ...

A private preview of SQL Server 2025 began in November 2024, followed by a public preview in May 2025. Now, it is time for the natural next step, as the tool has received its first release candidate, ...

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 ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

As we begin a new year in 2025, many of you are looking at new projects, new applications, trying to determine how to integrate AI into your business, modernizing your data estate, or considering an ...

Alex Merced is the co-author of O'Reilly's "Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide" and a developer advocate for Dremio Another year has passed, and 2024 has been an eventful one for the Apache Iceberg ...

Windows Firewall’s default function is to block unauthorized connections to protect your system; therefore, configuring it properly on Windows 11 is vital, especially when setting up SQL Server for ...