Microsoft deprecates SSRS, PBIRS and SSAS management packs for SCOM, ending support in 2027. The move signals a shift from on-prem SCOM extensions toward cloud-based SQL Server monitoring. IT teams ...

If you’re licensing your virtual SQL Servers by core, you may be missing out on a significant opportunity to reduce costs. By reviewing and potentially reducing the number of CPU cores allocated to ...

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 ...

The Server output log lets you view messages generated by database scripts and procedures directly in the SQL Editor. This feature helps debug queries, monitor script execution, and track ...

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 ...

At Build 2025, SQL Server 2025 officially entered public preview. As one of the world’s most popular databases, this release continues a decades-long history of innovation with features made for ...

As today’s database administrators (DBAs) manage the complexity of modern database environments, particularly containerized systems, they must lean into smart automation to transform database ...

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 ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

These scripts allow you to collect data from multiple servers at the same time. After the data has been collected, it can be used for performance sizing The account that executes the Windows ...