Azure SQL vs SQL Server in 2026: compare cost, features, AI, and migration paths, plus when Managed Instance beats Azure VM in one clear framework.

Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) continues to set the pace in enterprise data resilience. With v13 having landed in November ...

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

Stormgate, a free-to-play RTS game developed by some former Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2 devs, announced that its online multiplayer provider has been bought by an AI company and it will lose access to ...

The SQL Server IaaS Agent extension (`SqlIaasExtension`) runs on SQL Server on Azure Windows Virtual Machines (VMs) to automate management and administration tasks. This article provides an overview ...

Two zero-day flaws in the form of a denial of service (DoS) issue in .NET and an elevation of privilege (EoP) issue in SQL Server top the agenda for security teams in Microsoft’s latest monthly Patch ...

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 ...

Over the past 15 years, password managers have grown from a niche security tool used by the technology savvy into an indispensable security tool for the masses, with an estimated 94 million US ...

Microsoft is moving another core database management component into the cloud, continuing its broader shift away from traditional on-premises infrastructure. According to Neowin, the company has ...

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At today’s Ignite 2025 event, Microsoft announced one of the biggest Azure data updates in years. The company has announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. That has come after a long ...

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 ...