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SQL Server Management Studio Update Adds Paid Copilot Updated: January 26, 2025 A new version of SQL Server Management Studio brings the most significant updates to the...more How to Get Azure SQL Storage Costs Under Control Updated: August 26, 2024 Costs of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance can be significantly affected by...more Azure Data Share Generally Available Updated: August 19, 2024 Azure Data Share helps organizations share data stored in Azure with other Azure customers and...more Database Offerings 2024: Overview and Roadmap Updated: August 12, 2024 Microsoft offers many database products and services, and customers need to narrow the broad field...more Evaluating Your SQL Server 2014 Migration Options Updated: July 26, 2024 Organizations already should have plans to migrate off SQL Server 2014, which reaches the end...more Database Offerings 2024: Understanding SQL-Based Options Updated: July 15, 2024 SQL Server remains Microsoft’s preferred structured database management technology for on-premises and Azure deployments, making...more Choosing Power BI: Part 5. Data Management Updated: July 8, 2024 (NOTE: The options for choosing Power BI platforms were substantially changed with the introduction of...more Discounts for Long-Running Azure SQL Data Workloads Updated: April 23, 2024 Two exclusive purchasing options can be used to reduce costs for all types of long-running...more Comparing SQL Server Options in Azure & On-Premises Updated: April 12, 2024 Azure SQL Server–based cloud offerings provide a viable alternative to most on-premises SQL Server deployments....more Tracking Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server Updated: February 10, 2024 Azure Hybrid Benefit could reduce costs for customers using SQL Server–based offerings in Azure. Tracking...more Database Migration Service Focuses on Data Studio Updated: December 4, 2023 Azure Database Migration Service provides tools and processes for automating large database moves to Azure...more SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2 End Extended Support Updated: November 27, 2023 SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 left Extended support on July 9, 2019; organizations should...more Database Migration Service: Forcing SQL Server to Data Studio Updated: June 12, 2023 Azure Database Migration Service (classic) is ending support for SQL Server migrations; customers will need...more SQL Server 2012 Migration Options Updated: May 31, 2023 Organizations should already have plans to migrate from SQL Server 2012, which reaches the end...more SQL Server 2022: First Version to Use Azure Active Directory Updated: May 31, 2023 SQL Server 2022 is the first version capable of directly using Azure Active Directory for...more SQL Database Emulator: Limited Value for Dev and Test Updated: May 31, 2023 Azure SQL Database previews an emulator for local development that could help reduce costs. It...more

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