Microsoft released its first full Linux distro: Azure Linux 4.0. Azure Linux ix split into Azure Container Linux and the virtual machine edition. Microsoft effectively admits that it's a de facto ...

Microsoft offers two paths for running enterprise databases: SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same ...

Azure SQL Managed Instance gains SQL Server 2025 update policy control. GA policy balances new engine features with operational stability governance. Enhanced update management supports enterprise ...

Enterprises need data, and data needs to be stored, with a flexible, portable environment that scales from developers’ laptops to global clouds. That storage also needs to be able to run on any OS and ...

ESUs are automatically provided to Azure Arc-enabled servers and non-Azure servers connected to Azure Arc. ESUs can be enrolled at scale using Azure Policy or the Azure portal with no upfront charge.

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Managing SQL Server across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has long posed a challenge for database administrators. With data sprawled across on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge ...

When working with Azure SQL Database, there are scenarios where you need to provide users with read-only access. This ensures they can query data without the risk of modifying or deleting it. The ...

Microsoft has launched Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows in the US Government, Virginia region. The Redmond giant called this a "major first step". Microsoft has recently announced that Azure ...

Microsoft has made managing encryption keys more secure for users running SQL Server 2022 CU18 and later on Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Managed Identity. Microsoft has announced that SQL Server ...

We’re excited to announce a new migration capability in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new capability, now generally available, is powered by Azure Database Migration ...