Microsoft offers two paths for running enterprise databases: SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same ...

Olivia Ellis-Garland clicks on a map of New Zealand on her laptop and types: “Show me the investigations in Hobsonville.” A list pops up in seconds and the map automatically zooms, displaying ...

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This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...

Start off by creating an Azure Policy enforcing SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance provisioning with Microsoft Entra-only authentication enabled. Go to the Azure portal. Search for the service ...

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Microsoft recently announced it will deprecate System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Packs (MPs) for SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI Report Server,and SQL Server Analysis Services ...

Microsoft Azure operates two UK regions—UK South (located in London) and UK West (located in Cardiff and Durham)—providing UK enterprises with data residency options that align with ICO guidance and ...

Microsoft Azure SQL Database offers a scalable, secure, and managed database service in the cloud. However, ensuring governance, managing risks, and maintaining compliance with regulations and ...

Microsoft described a bunch of Azure enhancements at its Inspire event for partners. Partners can help steer customers toward "more resilient infrastructure" by helping with Azure migrations. They ...

Now it's time to start collecting SQL Audit Events and do some SQL Threat Hunting. For these purposes our central player will be Microsoft Sentinel. Before jumping to SQL audit collection, in the ...