Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.

By using a single tool like PowerShell, you can access your data wherever it is stored. It does not matter if it is in the cloud in an Azure SQL database or in an on-premises MS-SQL server, MySQL or ...

The open source project lets developers and data pros to use its Semantic Kernel SDK to experiment and test the abilities of LLMs to generate SQL queries based on natural language expressions.

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features ...

Microsoft introduced a new service into its 'intelligent edge' portfolio at the recent Build conference. Here's how Azure SQL Database Edge will fit into the company's broader vision for a more ...

Using Azure SQL Database Edge, organizations can stream data while implementing time-windowing, aggregation and filter capabilities to gain deeper insights into their data.