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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, is being… more
SQL Server Management Studio Update Will Integrate GitHub Copilot
Updated: September 12, 2025
A new version of SQL Server Management Studio, Version 21, brings rejuvenation with a Copilot… more
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Defender for Endpoint: Broad Support for Linux Servers
September 12, 2025
Defender for Endpoint offers a broad collection of antimalware and EDR features on x64 and… more
There Is a Plan for Project
Updated: September 9, 2025
The latest repositioning of Microsoft project management offerings sees Microsoft Planner absorbing Project for the… more
Project Online to Shut Down Sept. 30, 2026
September 9, 2025
The Project Online service will shut down in Sept. 2026 and remove access to all… more
How to Track Azure Hybrid Benefit Use Rights for SQL Server
Updated: September 8, 2025
Azure Hybrid Benefit could reduce costs for customers using SQL Server–based offerings in Azure, but… more
Windows Backup for Organizations Is Not Real Backup
Updated: September 5, 2025
SQL Data Sync’s Retirement Highlights the Future of Azure SQL Offerings
September 4, 2025
Azure SQL Data Sync, a cloud hub service for synchronizing data across multiple SQL Server… more
How to Track Azure Hybrid Benefit Use Rights for Windows Server
Updated: September 1, 2025
Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server promises substantial cost savings, but effective tracking is required… more
Improving Data Analysis with Microsoft Analyst Agent
August 26, 2025
Microsoft Analyst, included with Microsoft 365 Copilot, can accelerate data analysis but requires verification to… more
Mixing License Tiers of Defender for Endpoint: Dos and Don’ts
August 24, 2025
Since Defender for Endpoint P1 arrived, Microsoft customers have faced potential license compliance problems if… more
Sentinel Data Lake Eases Storage of Logs
August 18, 2025
Sentinel data lake (in preview) helps customers use Sentinel as their default long-term log storage… more
Defender Threat Intelligence Coming to Sentinel and Defender XDR at No Additional Cost
August 18, 2025
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, previously constrained to an exceedingly expensive per-user license, will be retired… more
Who’s Who on a Microsoft Account Team
Updated: August 15, 2025
Understanding the roles of the Microsoft account team can help with problems in contract negotiation,… more
HDInsight Stagnates: Time to Migrate
August 9, 2025
HDInsight has reached a critical point where aging components and lack of investment indicate customers… more
Microsoft Researcher Agent Can Speed Decision-Making, But Check Your Work
August 8, 2025
Microsoft Researcher, included with Microsoft 365 Copilot, can accelerate strategic planning but requires verification to… more
Windows 11 SE Support Ends Oct. 2026
August 8, 2025
Schools should shut down Surface SE and other Windows 11 SE devices by Oct. 2026,… more
SharePoint Alerts Retiring: What You Need to Know
August 7, 2025
SharePoint alerts are retiring next year, and users may be disrupted more than anticipated.
How to Choose Azure SQL Configurations That Meet Requirements and Control Costs
August 5, 2025
Azure offers three primary SQL Server database hosting options with varying and limited configuration options…. more
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