Data Saturday Chicago is a community event for anyone interested in the Microsoft Data Platform. This event is for the data community, by the communit...

Choosing the right Azure SQL service can be challenging. To make this easier, we built the Azure SQL hub, a new home for everything related to Azure SQL...

Data Saturday Chicago is a community event for anyone interested in the Microsoft Data Platform. This event is for the data community, by the communit...

Data community events in Chicago have returned!

T-SQL Analyzer is a free command line tool for identifying, and reporting the presence of anti-patterns in SQL Server T-SQL scripts.

In today's data-driven world, auditing is a crucial aspect of database management. It helps ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency. Azure...

The aim of the present study was to examine the dental status and smoking habits in randomized samples of 35-, 50-, 65-, and 75-year-old subjects (n = 1093), recruited for a cross-sectional epidemiolo...

Microsoft continues to add to the conversation by unveiling its newest models, Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus, and Phi-4-mini-reasoning. Learn more.

Master best practices for azure SQL Server embeddings vectors to streamline your database operations and improve efficiency.

Unlock the benefits of Microsoft Fabric's latest refresh, making Azure Cosmos DB data integration simpler and more secure.

Transform your data handling with LLM structured output from Azure SQL and SQL Server using JSON Schema for precise responses.

Discover how Azure Cosmos DB enables globally distributed applications at Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2025 with expert insights and demos.

The quarterly release cadence for SqlPackage and DacFx continues with the 170.0 release in mid-April 2025. Recent releases to SqlPackage and DacFx ecosystem...

Explore the powerful schema compare feature in MSSQL for VS Code. Simplify database synchronization with clear visualizations.

Ahead of Northern Ireland's clash at Windsor Park tonight, Joanne Fleming uncovers interesting facts about the rivals.

Implement Hybrid Search with SQL Server and Azure SQL using RRF with fulltext search the modern vector similarity search

Discover the power of Azure Cosmos DB at our annual conference. Learn from experts about modern applications and best practices.

Baffin Island, Canada is home to Mount Thor, the world's tallest vertical cliff. In fact, it's steeper than vertical, with a 105-degree overhang. Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings explains.

We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of the latest improvements in the Azure SQL Database conversion process to Hyperscale. These...

Learn more about what’s new and get insights and success stories from Azure Storage team at KubeCon Europe 2025.

This 1955 painting of Abraham Lincoln by Dwight D. Eisenhower is an exceptional example of a sitting president painting a portrait of a former president.

Learn how to build a secure on-premises API using Data API Builder (DAB), Keycloak, and SQL Server with RBAC, ABAC, and Row-Level Security (RLS).

"Azure Cosmos DB enables TLS 1.3 support starting March 31, 2025—learn how this impacts your applications and how to prepare."

For decades, SQL Server has been a cornerstone of data management, evolving to meet the needs of modern developers. What began as a traditional relational engine is now a cloud-enabled, AI-integrated ...

Did you know that the seemingly harmless and unassuming Brazil nuts can actually jeopardize your health?

Learn more about the next evolution of Security Copilot with AI agents designed to autonomously assist with phishing, data security, and identity management.

ENN is the most accurate method for finding nearest neighbors, enabling high-precision searches across vector-indexed collections in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB.

Using the Charity Engine computer cluster, Andrew Sutherland of MIT and Andrew Booker of Bristol University solved the famous Diophantine Equation mathematics puzzle for the number 42. That is, are th...

We are pleased to announce the public preview of a new query hint, ABORT_QUERY_EXECUTION. The hint is intended to be used as a Query Store hint to let...

Funeral for Pastor Jamie Coots, who died Saturday from a snakebite, is Tuesday.

Learn how vector search for PDF and documents can be integrated with SQL using AI for efficient data retrieval.

We are thrilled to announce the public preview of three powerful T-SQL features that will elevate your SQL queries: Regular Expressions...

Discover what’s new in the MSSQL Extension for VS Code v1.29, including UI updates, performance fixes, and key improvements. Plus, get a sneak peek at...

Explore Azure Cosmos DB Design Patterns to create scalable applications with proven techniques and real-world examples.

Background Living-donor transplantation is the best treatment option in patients with chronic kidney failure. Global data show that women are less likely to be kidney recipients than men but are more ...