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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
Picture this: it's 2025, and SQL Server—the indispensable database tool that has powered applications for decades—is not only still thriving but soaring in ways that are innovating enterprise data management. Microsoft has unveiled bold updates across its SQL Server ecosystem, ranging from the...
It seems that 2025 is setting off with a bang for developers, and Microsoft is leading the charge with its Visual Studio Live! conference, happening in Las Vegas from March 10–14. Packed with insights into topics that are shaping the future of software development, this is expected to be one of...
The tech world is buzzing, and for good reason—Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, SQL Server 2025, which promises to reshape how organizations leverage data through the power of artificial intelligence. Designed to be enterprise-ready from the ground to the cloud, this latest...
In the rapidly-evolving realm of artificial intelligence, Microsoft has set its sights on becoming the backbone infrastructure provider for the next wave of AI advancements. Announced at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event, a host of exciting updates to the Azure Cloud platform were unveiled...