Databases


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Microsoft Graph 'Activity Logs' Feature Goes Live

Microsoft announced the general availability of the "activity logs" capability in Microsoft Graph, giving administrators more options to track user activity and identify patterns of potential misuse.

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Microsoft Fabric Gets More Secure, More Open and More AI

The inaugural Microsoft Fabric Community Conference took place last week in Las Vegas, Nev., giving attendees insights into the inner workings of Microsoft's data and AI plans -- what's in the works, what's now available, and what's still to come.

Hands-On with Copilot for Azure SQL Database

I've been playing around with the new Microsoft service, currently in preview and it's time to show off what it can do.

The State of Microsoft Data Part 2

While Microsoft's latest offering, Fabric, is a viable option for many, it's not the only player out there.

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The State of Microsoft Data, Part 1: Transactional Database Solutions

Let's kick off 2024 by checking in with the current status of some of Microsoft's more popular database options, like Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance and more.

Microsoft Previews Free Azure Expert Assessment for Cloud Migrations

Microsoft this week announced a free new Azure Expert Assessment option, currently at preview, to help organizations shift their workloads to Microsoft services.

Microsoft Ignite 2023: Data Analytics Platform Fabric Analytics Now Available

Microsoft's latest offering will also continue the company's trend of strong AI integration hooks.

The Current State of the Art Around Cloud Storage and Databases

Let's break down performance metrics, cost considerations, and the ever-changing best practices of cloud storage and database solutions.

Cloud and Infrastructure: 'There Is No Easy Button'

SQL Server expert Allan Hirt shares what database pros need to know about their core infrastructure.

The Intersection of Data and Generative AI

Microsoft's Buck Woody breaks down how SQL Server is leveraging gen AI, and what skills you will need to stay competitive.

AvePoint's New Opus Product Bringing Automation and AI to Data Governance

AvePoint on Tuesday announced Opus, its new artificial intelligence (Al)-based "information lifecycle management" solution, which works with Microsoft Office 365 and other services.

Microsoft's Partners Now Selling ESUs for SQL Server 2014

Microsoft's partners are now selling Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2014 as of this month, per this announcement.

Harnessing SQL Server 2022's Power

Microsoft's Abdullah Mamun and Kendal Van Dyke break down how SQL's recent updates are giving database pros new ways to take control of their data.

Microsoft Ending Azure Database for MariaDB Service in 2025

Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to "retire" its Azure Database for MariaDB service on Sept. 19, 2025.

Microsoft and Oracle Partner on New 'Oracle Database at Azure' Service Offering

Microsoft and Oracle on Thursday announced "Oracle Database@Azure," a new collaborative infrastructure-as-a-service effort that lets Oracle database customers more easily tap Azure services.

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