linux ga

About this tag
The linux ga tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft SQL Server 2025 reaching General Availability (GA) on Linux platforms, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and Ubuntu 24.04. Content highlights the release of Cumulative Update 1 (CU1) for SQL Server 2025, which includes 16 fixes and marks official production support for these Linux distributions. The tag reflects Microsoft's strategy to position SQL Server as a cross-platform, AI-ready database, with GA status enabling enterprise deployments on newer Linux releases. Topics include build versions, servicing events, and the implications for heterogeneous server environments.
  1. SQL Server 2025 CU1 GA on Red Hat 10 and Ubuntu 24.04: AI Ready cross platform DB

    Microsoft has moved SQL Server 2025 firmly into production territory by shipping Cumulative Update 1 (CU1) and announcing General Availability (GA) support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and Ubuntu 24.04 — a concrete step toward Microsoft’s stated goal of making SQL Server a first-class...