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Containerized development on Windows often involves running Linux-based workloads like SQL Server in containers for testing and prototyping. A recent thread discusses SQL Server 2025 RC0, which adds official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and enables TLS 1.3 by default. The release includes container-ready artifacts and quickstart guidance, making it easier for Windows-centric IT teams to experiment with Linux-first development. This highlights a recurring theme: using containers to bridge Windows and Linux environments for development and testing, with a focus on security and platform compatibility.
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    SQL Server 2025 RC0: Ubuntu 24.04 support and TLS 1.3 by default

    Microsoft has pushed the first public Release Candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 into preview with two headline changes that matter to every Windows-centric IT team experimenting with Linux-first development: official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and TLS 1.3 enabled by default...
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