Database workload optimization in the cloud becomes a key part of the way the database team operates. Switching from a reactive to a proactive stance is key to making a successful transition to the ...

We look at block storage in the cloud, why you might want to use it, its key benefits, how it fits with on-prem storage, and the main block storage offers from the cloud providers ...

We take pride in delivering innovation with each new version of Microsoft SQL Server. However, there comes a time when product lifecycles must conclude. On July 14, 2026, SQL Server 2016 will reach ...

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...

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I'm trying to retrieve the list of private endpoints that belongs to an Azure SQL Managed Instance. To achieve that, I'm using the command az network private-endpoint-connection show: az network ...

In this post, we will go step by step into several aspects of Change Data Capture, a feature that is available on the Azure SQL Managed Instance and Microsoft SQL Server. The focus will be on the ...

As businesses undergo digital transformation, they increasingly operate in a hybrid and multi-cloud world. Managing diverse environments, ensuring operational consistency, and maintaining security ...

Microsoft unveiled .NET Aspire at the Build 2024 developer conference, describing it as an opinionated, cloud-ready stack for building observable, production ready, distributed, cloud-native ...

In November 2024, we announced the next major release of SQL Server: SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025, now in private preview, includes capabilities to build AI applications including vector and AI ...

It’s not only our code that needs managing. Modern agentic AI services use APIs to access data, and we need to be sure that access is tightly regulated so that critical and sensitive information doesn ...