Database, Analytics, and AI/ML
Emerging Protocols Could Standardize AI Integration
Updated: July 1, 2025
Model Context Protocol and Agent2Agent are emerging protocols for integrating AI-based agents, while NLWeb simplifies...more
Azure SQL Edge to Retire in Sept 2025; Limited Migration Options
June 30, 2025
Azure SQL Edge, a special edition of SQL Server for low-powered devices and edge servers...more
Databricks Gets More Azure-Entrenched with Extended Partnership
June 30, 2025
Microsoft and Databricks have extended their strategic partnership and announced more Azure integrations. The extension...more
SQL Server 2025 Adds Natural Language Search the Right Way
June 26, 2025
SQL Server 2025 will include a natural language search capability (called vector search) that can...more
DSPM for AI: Protecting Your Content from Prying AIs
June 24, 2025
DSPM for AI increases visibility into where an organization’s sensitive data is, how it is...more
Surge Protection Stabilizes Power BI, Fabric Performance, With Limits
June 9, 2025
Surge protection is a Power BI and Fabric feature that reduces the chance of unexpected...more
Power BI Premium Migration Tool Eases the Required Move to Fabric
June 2, 2025
Commercial Power BI Premium P customers must migrate to Fabric at their next licensing renewal....more
How to Choose Which GitHub Copilot Tier to Buy
Updated: May 25, 2025
GitHub Copilot, a popular AI assistant for software developers, is available in several tiers with...more
Fabric Improvements Focus on AI and Security
Updated: May 19, 2025
The continuing stream of improvements to Fabric demonstrates Microsoft’s continued investment in, and prioritization of,...more
Executive Focus: Introduction to Data Governance in the Age of AI
Updated: May 6, 2025
As organizations increasingly adopt AI, a well-governed data estate is critically important. Poorly managed data...more
Copilot Agents: How to Avoid Surprising Licensing Costs
Updated: April 27, 2025
Licensing updates to Copilot Studio bring new pay-as-you-go meters for certain agents. The licensing model...more
SQL Server 2025 Gets Engine and AI Updates
Updated: April 11, 2025
SQL Server 2025, in private preview, will bring engine performance improvements, security enhancements, and new...more
Executive Focus: Microsoft’s AI Strategy
Updated: April 8, 2025
Microsoft’s strategic focus on AI is affecting nearly every aspect of the company’s products, services,...more
Migrating SQL Data Warehouse to Fabric: Compatibility Matters
Updated: April 6, 2025
Although they share a codebase, SQL Server and Fabric have differences that impact migration. SQL...more
Windows Copilot Runtime Aids AI Application Development
Updated: April 1, 2025
The Copilot Runtime is a new Windows client OS component that facilitates development of AI-enabled...more
Dynamics 365 Smart Assist Retiring: Change to Copilot
March 24, 2025
Dynamics 365 Smart Assist support ends in June 2025 and the product disappears completely in...more
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AI Translator
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Power BI
Power BI, a part of Microsoft Fabric, is Microsoft’s primary data visualization offering. It contains...more
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OneLake
OneLake is the core data management component in Microsoft Fabric. It can host and query...more
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Fabric Data Warehouse
Fabric Data Warehouse, one of the main Fabric experiences, provides a SQL-based database solution where...more
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Fabric Data Science
Fabric Data Science, one of the main Fabric experiences, provides an environment where data scientists...more
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Fabric Data Factory
Fabric Data Factory, one of the main Fabric experiences, is used for creating data integration...more
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Fabric Overview
Microsoft Fabric is a data and analytics cloud service that simplifies the deployment and use...more
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SQL Server
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Fabric Data Engineering
Fabric Data Engineering, one of the main Fabric experiences, provides an environment where data engineers...more
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Dataverse
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Database Services for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB
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Fabric Real-Time Intelligence
Fabric Real-Time Intelligence is a platform streaming data applications, which process high-volume streams of records...more
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Data Explorer
Azure Data Explorer is a cloud service that helps query and analyze large-scale data streams,...more
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Cache for Redis
Roadmap for Cache for Redis, an in-memory caching service that stores copies of application data...more
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SQL Managed Instance

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