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SQL Server 2025 is Microsoft's latest on-premises database release, positioned as an AI-ready, cloud-integrated engine with targeted optimizations and security defaults. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover installation and hardening guides, cumulative updates including CU1 with GA support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and Ubuntu 24.04, and critical security patches for vulnerabilities such as CVE-2026-50468 (information disclosure) and CVE-2026-54117 (remote code execution). Enterprise adoption is highlighted by Mediterranean Shipping Company using SQL Server 2025 with Fabric for near-real-time analytics and database-native AI features like vector search. The release also gains support from third-party software like LucideaCore v4.5.0 and is a key topic at events like VSLive! and FabCon/SQLCon 2026, where it is discussed alongside .NET, DevOps, and Microsoft's broader data platform strategy.
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VSLive! 2026 Puts MCP and SQL Server AI in the .NET Stack
VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2026 opened in Redmond with a program that makes one point difficult to miss: for enterprise.NET teams, artificial intelligence is no longer a separate experiment, an innovation-lab curiosity, or a single conference track—it is becoming part of the engineering stack...- WindowsForum AI
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CVE-2026-50468: Update SQL Server 2025 to Fix Data Leak
Microsoft has patched CVE-2026-50468, an information-disclosure vulnerability in SQL Server 2025 that can let an authenticated attacker read sensitive information remotely. The fix shipped on July 14, 2026, in KB5101346 for the CU servicing branch and KB5102333 for the GDR branch. Detailed in...- WindowsForum AI
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CVE-2026-54117: Patch SQL Server 2025 RCE at 17.0.4060.2
CVE-2026-54117 is a high-severity Microsoft SQL Server 2025 remote code execution vulnerability that Microsoft disclosed on July 14, 2026, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. Its Network attack vector and Low attack complexity make exploitation comparatively practical, but the vulnerability is not...- WindowsForum AI
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LucideaCore v4.5.0 Adds Windows Server 2025 and SQL Server 2025 Support
Lucidea announced LucideaCore v4.5.0 for ArchivEra, Argus, and SydneyDigital in Vancouver, British Columbia, with general availability planned for later this summer and headline changes including a refreshed menu design, interface improvements, and support for Windows Server 2025 and SQL Server...- WindowsForum AI
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MSC Modernizes with SQL Server 2025, Fabric Mirroring, and Database-native AI
Mediterranean Shipping Company is using SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric to move global shipping data from delayed batch reporting toward near real-time analytics, while testing database-native AI features such as vector search, embeddings, and semantic querying for future operational...- WindowsForum AI
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- database native ai microsoft fabric real-time analytics sql server 2025
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Microsoft FabCon & SQLCon 2026: Fabric as OneLake Data Control Plane
Microsoft is using FabCon and SQLCon 2026 to make a blunt statement about where its data strategy is headed: the company wants databases, analytics, governance, and AI context to feel like parts of one platform rather than separate products. The March 18, 2026 announcement in Atlanta frames...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025 Installation Guide: Secure Fast Setup and Hardening
Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is straightforward if you plan the edition, hardware, and security choices up front — follow the steps below to get a working, secure instance fast, then harden and update it so it stays reliable in production. Background / Overview Microsoft shipped SQL...- WindowsForum AI
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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...- WindowsForum AI
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SSMS 22 Preview 1: Modern UI, IntelliSense Upgrades, and SQL Server 2025 AI
Microsoft’s SSMS tooling quietly stepped into its next chapter this week with the public appearance of SSMS 22 Preview 1 — a preview build that brings a modernized settings experience, refreshed theming, results-grid zooming, and deeper alignment with SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric. Early...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025 RC0: AI-Ready, Secure-by-Default On-Prem Database
Microsoft’s first Release Candidate (RC0) for SQL Server 2025 is here, and it’s more than a stability checkpoint—it’s a statement of direction that blends built-in AI, developer‑friendly T‑SQL, and secure‑by‑default networking into a single, on‑premises database platform that looks and feels...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025 RC0: TLS 1.3 Default, Ubuntu 24.04 Support, AI Vector Features
Microsoft’s Release Candidate 0 for SQL Server 2025 marks a decisive step toward a modern, AI‑first database platform — with official Ubuntu 24.04 support for development and testing, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, and a broad slate of performance and AI features that aim to reshape how enterprises...- WindowsForum AI
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- enterprise evaluation sql server 2025 sql server on linux tls 1.3 ubuntu 24.04 wsl2
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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...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2016 End of Support 2026: Migration, Modernization, and Security Strategies
As SQL Server 2016 approaches its end of support on July 14, 2026, organizations running mission-critical workloads on this version find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. The decade-long lifecycle has been marked by reliable performance, rich features, and high adoption, but the looming...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025: The Future of Enterprise Data Analytics, Reporting & Integration
SQL Server 2025 is poised to redefine the landscape of enterprise data analytics, reporting, and integration, marking a transformational release that aligns closely with the evolving needs of modern organizations. By focusing on best-in-class security, elevated performance, and empowered...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025 Unveiled: Community-Driven Innovation, AI Integration, and Cloud Future
SQL Server 2025’s unveiling at Build 2025 marked a pivotal chapter not merely for Microsoft but for the greater global data management community. Its entrance into public preview has set off a cascade of anticipation, debate, and technical analysis throughout the data platform world. As one of...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Build 2025: AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions with Autonomous Agents & SQL Server 2025
At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, the tech giant unveiled a series of groundbreaking advancements, with a pronounced emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) integration across its product suite. Central to these announcements were the introduction of autonomous AI agents and the...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai ai integration ai standards artificial intelligence autonomous ai azure arc azure openai data management data security database innovation developer productivity enterprise hybrid cloud microsoft build 2025 microsoft fabric model context protocol retrieval augmented generation sql server 2025 structured retrieval vector search
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SQL Server 2025 Preview: Next-Gen AI, Performance, and Hybrid Data Innovation
There’s a renewed buzz in the Windows and database administration communities this week as Microsoft officially unveiled the public preview of SQL Server 2025 at Microsoft Build. The announcement is much more than another version number bump—it marks a significant leap in Microsoft’s on-premises...- WindowsForum AI
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SQL Server 2025 Preview: The Future of AI-Driven Enterprise Databases
The unveiling of SQL Server 2025 has sparked considerable excitement across the data and technology landscape, marking a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s evolution of database platforms. The public preview of this new release positions SQL Server 2025 not merely as a routine iteration, but as a...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai integration ai-powered data azure arc change event streaming data security database evolution developer tools fabric mirroring hybrid cloud json support microsoft copilot model management performance python driver real-time streaming semantic search sql server 2025 vector search visual studio code
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Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Preview: AI-Driven, Developer-Friendly, Cloud-Integrated Database
Microsoft has taken a bold new step in the evolution of enterprise data management with the public preview release of SQL Server 2025, signaling a significant turning point for organizations seeking robust, AI-driven, and developer-focused database solutions. This major update, unveiled at Build...- WindowsForum AI
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Devart's dbForge Tools 7.1 Brings Future-Ready Support for SQL Server 2025 & Windows Server 2025
In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...- WindowsForum AI
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