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.

Abstract: Nowadays, businesses generate large volumes of data that must be stored in a reliable database. Among the available options, relational database management systems (RDBMS) are widely adopted ...

With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work. Today, at Ignite, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL ...

Abstract: Efficient SQL Query Optimization (QO) is a fundamental aspect of database management systems, aimed at enhancing query performance and reducing resource consumption typically involves ...

We take pride in delivering innovation with each new version of Microsoft SQL Server. However, there comes a time when product lifecycles must conclude. On July 14, 2026, SQL Server 2016 will reach ...

At Microsoft Build 2025, we announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. Built on a foundation of best-in-class security, performance, and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to ...

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...

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 ...

In some cases, performance issues can arise with SELECT statements. The issue is that number of rows tends to grow rapidly as more tables are joined, as result set is de-normalized and contains a lot ...

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become the de facto standard for lightweight data exchange across applications, especially within modern web-based platforms. For Oracle APEX developers, JSON ...

Databases are essential for storing and retrieving structured data supporting business intelligence, research, and enterprise applications. Querying databases typically requires SQL, which varies ...

Microsoft unveiled .NET Aspire at the Build 2024 developer conference, describing it as an opinionated, cloud-ready stack for building observable, production ready, distributed, cloud-native ...