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.

As of May 2026, the Microsoft data ecosystem has evolved beyond simple visualization and reporting. With the introduction of Fabric's 'Data Agents' and Copilot's 'Cowork' autonomous execution ...

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We’re looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in ...

We’re looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in ...

For most teams migrating an existing SQL Server estate, Azure SQL Managed Instance is the easiest starting point. It keeps ...

To date, Azure Local has typically been marketed as an on-prem or Edge offering, in which customers put Microsoft hardware in their own data centers, thus creating a sovereign and private cloud ...

SQL Database Administration is thriving in 2026, with roles covering on-premise, hybrid, and cloud systems. Employers value DBAs who can handle mission-critical data with speed, security, and ...

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even Microsoft Developer Tools.

Microsoft Azure is refusing capacity to cloud customers in the company’s UK South (UKS) region, with issues around the availability of Azure virtual machines (VMs) – especially in AMD-based compute, ...