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New capability aims to help organizations identify issues before database upgrades and reduce deployment risk.
06/09/2026
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Latest cumulative updates focus on stability, security and performance improvements across SQL Server deployments.
05/27/2026
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Joey on SQL Server
As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.
05/12/2026
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Joey on SQL Server
Microsoft’s new Azure database savings plans promise more flexible, cross-service cost reductions than traditional reservations, giving IT teams another lever to manage rising cloud database spend while preserving deployment options across regions and platforms.
04/10/2026
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Joey on SQL Server
Recent SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL, SSMS 22 and Fabric announcements highlight new event streaming and vector search capabilities, plus expanding monitoring and ontology tooling -- with tradeoffs in platform packaging.
04/07/2026
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New update policy option gives customers greater control over feature rollout and upgrade cadence.
03/03/2026
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Updates aim to improve data collection flexibility, transformation and cost control across monitoring workflows.
02/26/2026
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Update delivers stability improvements, performance fixes and security patches for production deployments.
02/17/2026
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Latest version improves compatibility and streamlines migrations from legacy databases to SQL Server and Azure platforms.
02/17/2026
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Migrating a database to an older version of SQL Server requires exporting it as a data-tier application and importing it on the target instance, providing a practical workaround when native backup restores are blocked by version compatibility limits.
02/11/2026
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New connector brings Copilot activity data into Microsoft Sentinel to improve visibility, detection and investigation.
02/04/2026
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Change signals a shift away from legacy monitoring packs toward modern observability and Azure-based monitoring tools.
01/21/2026
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General availability on newer Linux distributions and CU1 signal a push toward stability, security and production readiness.
01/16/2026
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Update improves performance visibility by including read-only workloads in Query Store analysis.
01/14/2026
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Joey on SQL Server
Introduced at Ignite late last year, Azure HorizonDB is a new PostgreSQL service designed for higher performance and scalability, using disaggregated storage, zone-redundant architecture and a Rust-based engine to target large, cloud-native workloads.
01/08/2026
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Joey on SQL Server
Microsoft used its annual conference to roll out sweeping updates across Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Fabric, PostgreSQL and SQL Server tooling, signaling broad investments in performance, scalability and unified data governance beyond its flagship SQL Server 2025 release.
11/18/2025
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Joey on SQL Server
With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work.
11/18/2025
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Joey on SQL Server
Two cascading disruptions tied to Azure Front Door updates left global users unable to access the Azure Portal, offering a case study in how cloud complexity and outdated APIs can turn maintenance into widespread downtime.
10/17/2025
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Latest preview brings performance enhancements, new AI-assisted query tools and reinstates SSIS management.
10/17/2025
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Joey on SQL Server
Understanding your customer base and planning early are essential steps when designing a scalable, multi-tenant database architecture that balances cost, performance and isolation.
09/16/2025
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08/13/2025
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Joey on SQL Server
A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or cloud-hosted AI models without relying on massive general-purpose LLMs.
08/12/2025
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Hanging onto unused data is a hacker's dream, and shredding old drives isn't enough to thwart them. A robust data sanitization plan is the most underrated way to slash your attack surface.
07/07/2025
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News
With security analytics steadily becoming more AI-driven, Microsoft stands alone as the leading cloud hyperscaler owing to its advanced AI capabilities and long-term roadmap, according to the findings of a recent Forrester paper.
06/25/2025
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The new native integration streamlines governance, data freshness and AI-driven workflows across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio.
06/12/2025