Microsoft, apparently trying to enhance every product it has with an AI-powered Copilot, announced a new one for the latest release of SQL Server Developer Tools (SSDT) in Visual Studio. SSDT is a ...

Microsoft has revealed some details about what's next for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Customers should expect multiple SSMS releases soon. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the tool of ...

Microsoft SQL Server installation is simple when system requirements and edition choices are planned.Choosing the right authentication mode, such as ...

Recently, Microsoft released a major update to its MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code, introducing new features aimed at making easier database development. The update targets developers working ...

For developers working with SQL Server, few performance tuning techniques are as essential--or as frequently misunderstood--as indexing. Done right, indexing can drastically improve application ...

At today's kickoff for Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that SQL Server 2025 is finally coming. No timing was announced for the release, but based on prior versions, I would expect to see a ...

Microsoft is integrating AI features directly into SQL Server for the first time. The new version also brings JSON support and changes the licensing model. Microsoft announced the general availability ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...

Sometimes you become the accidental DBA, or you are the DBA by choice. Either way, you can choose to spend time working in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to look at things such as backups or the ...