Licensing Reference
Licensing reference materials are continuously updated, highly-detailed entries covering Microsoft licensing terms, procedures, practices and timelines.
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Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a managed relational database service based on the community edition... more
Database Migration Service Roadmap
Update Sept. 2025: DMS is losing its automation through Data Studio. The change will mostly... more
What Data Does Azure Arc Share with Microsoft?
April 29, 2026
Azure Arc is an increasingly necessary management framework for organizations, particularly those seeking to use...more
Azure Savings Plan for Databases Now Available
March 27, 2026
Azure Savings Plan for Databases, introduced in Mar. 2026, may offer significant savings for organizations...more
SQL Server 2016/2017 Database Migration: So Many Choices
January 26, 2026
Organizations should develop plans to migrate off SQL Server 2016/2017 before the end of Extended support. Migrating the database is likely the largest task but is manageable and less...more
SQL Server 2016/2017 Migration Strategy: Risks and Opportunities
January 5, 2026
SQL Server 2016 and 2017 are leaving Extended support (in July 2026 and Oct. 2027,...more
Azure’s MySQL Offering Gets a New Lease on Life
November 24, 2025
Azure Database for MySQL is receiving new versions and enterprise features that make it more...more
Azure Data Studio Is Retiring: What You Need to Do and When
September 13, 2025
Azure Data Studio, long touted as the future for data management in Azure, will be...more
Azure PostgreSQL, MySQL Receive Enterprise Updates
December 20, 2021
Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL receive more native capabilities to help with app compatibility...more
Database, Analytics, and AI/ML Roadmap
