sql server 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...