Azure SQL Database offers business continuity capabilities to recover quickly from regional disasters.  Features such as active geo-replication and failover groups provide continuous replication of t...

The MSSQL Extension for VS Code continues to evolve, delivering features that make SQL development more visual, more consistent, and more developer-friendly. In version v1.35.0, we’re announcing the ...

We’re excited to announce a major enhancement to SQL auditing in Azure SQL Database, the removal of the 4,000-character truncation limit for audit records. What’s Changed? Previously, audit record...

We’re excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of two long-standing capabilities that address critical needs for SQL developers and enterprise customers in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL M...

The MSSQL Extension for VS Code keeps getting better—bringing thoughtful updates that make SQL development more conversational, more visual, and more local. In version v1.34.0, we’ve focused this rel...

We’re excited to introduce the next improvement in Hyperscale conversion: a new preview feature that allows customers to convert Azure SQL databases to Hyperscale by keeping active geo-replication or...

We’re excited to announce the general availability of the enhanced server audit feature for Azure SQL Database, now deployed globally. This update delivers improved performance, availability, and rel...

In today’s digital landscape, ransomware attacks are among the most disruptive and costly threats organizations face. These attacks often target critical data—encrypting or deleting it to extort paym...

Microsoft announced the retirement of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 for Azure Services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for MySQL by August 31, 2025. Cus...