Microsoft releases SSMA v10.5 to enhance SQL Server and Azure SQL migrations. AI-assisted code conversion improves Oracle and SAP ASE compatibility and reliability. Updated migration tooling supports ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

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Log Replay Service (LRS) has been used for migrations to Azure SQL Managed Instance since the service launched in November of 2018. Under the hood, LRS relies on the implementation of log shipping, ...

At today’s Ignite 2025 event, Microsoft announced one of the biggest Azure data updates in years. The company has announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. That has come after a long ...

The new managed functions will let enterprises apply LLM reasoning to structured and unstructured data directly in SQL, eliminating prompt tuning and external tools. Google has boosted its BigQuery ...

Organizations are under constant pressure to modernize their estate. Legacy infrastructure, manual processes, and increasing data volumes in silos make it harder to deliver the performance, security, ...

Managing SQL Server across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has long posed a challenge for database administrators. With data sprawled across on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge ...

Microsoft has made managing encryption keys more secure for users running SQL Server 2022 CU18 and later on Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Managed Identity. Microsoft has announced that SQL Server ...

We’re excited to announce a new migration capability in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new capability, now generally available, is powered by Azure Database Migration ...

Microsoft has rolled out a redesigned continuous migration assessment tool for SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc. The new experience is now generally available and brings a more streamlined, ...