SQL Server Networking troubleshooting documentation expanded
The SQL Server CSS (technical support) and Content teams have been publishing documentation on troubleshooting SQL Server networking issues. Here is a list of articles that have been produced over the past few months. Much of the content for the …
All about SQL drivers and access tokens
We often get support escalations related to failures around expired access tokens when using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) authentication. There is a lot of nuance in the various drivers about how and when access tokens are used …
Why migrate Windows Server and SQL Server to Azure: ROI, innovation, and free offers
Hey everyone! We’ve been on the road the last couple of weeks at MVP Summit, SQLBits and Fabric Con, connecting with customers talking about the value of migration and modernization. We want to dig into specifically, how Azure can deliver r …
Announcing GA of enhanced patching for SQL Server on Azure VM with Azure Update Manager
We are pleased to announce the GA release of enhanced patching capabilities for SQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Update Manager. When you register your SQL Server on Azure VM with the SQL IaaS Agent extension, you unlock a number of feature ben …
Cumulative Update #26 for SQL Server 2019 RTM
The 26th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2019 RTM is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or servicing m …
Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU12
The Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU12 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous security fixes for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU12, plus it inc …
Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU25
The Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU25 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous security fixes for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU25, plus it inc …
Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM
The Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous security fixes for SQL Server 2019 RTM, plus it includes …
Update: Security hotfixes released for ODBC and OLE DB drivers for SQL Server
We’ve released hotfix packages for the following drivers to address important security issues: Microsoft ODBC Driver 17.10.6 for SQL Server (release notes / download) Microsoft ODBC Driver 18.3.3 for SQL Server (release notes / download) Microso …
Released: SCOM Management Pack for Azure SQL Managed Instance (7.4.0.0)
An update to Azure SQL Managed Instance Management Pack is available (7.4.0.0). You can download the MP from the link below. Majority of the changes are based on your direct feedback. Thank you. Download Microsoft System Center Management …
Provision Premium SSD v2 Storage for Microsoft SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines in the Microsoft Azure portal
Guidance on choosing SQL Server storage options in Azure We’re excited to announce the public preview of the Premium SSD v2 provisioning experience for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) deployed in the Azure portal. Premium SSD v2 storage impr …
Announcing the discontinuation of using DBCC CLONEDATABASE command in production deployments
DBCC CLONEDATABASE command generates a schema-only copy of a database. Effective March 1, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the use of the DBCC CLONEDATABASE command as a tool to copy database to production environment. The command is intend …
Expand the limits of innovation with Azure data
Over the past year, we have had a first-row seat to just how fast the introduction of new technologies can change businesses across nearly every industry. The adoption of generative AI goes beyond a platform shift, it is transforming how we do everythi …
Enabling Azure Key Vault for SQL Server on Linux
Enhancing Security with EKM using Azure Key Vault in SQL Server on Linux: We’re excited to announce that Extensible Key Management (EKM) using Azure Key Vault in SQL Server on Linux is now generally available from SQL Server 2022 CU12 onwards, w …
Upcoming changes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) – Part 3
Hey all! This is the final post in a series of three covering SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and we are happy to announce that SSMS 20 is now Generally Available (GA)! SSMS 20 GA There are two preview posts that we recom …