FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single data platform
Welcome to the third annual FabCon and our first ever SQLCon here in Atlanta, Georgia.
Data platform
Announcements
Major product announcements (new product, general availability)
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One consistent SQL: The launchpad from legacy to innovation
One consistent SQL delivers the agility and consistency needed to modernize data systems and unlock new innovation opportunities. -
Accelerate SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc
We’re excited to announce a new migration experience in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. -
Announcing SQL Server 2025 (preview): The AI-ready enterprise database from ground to cloud
Announcing SQL Server 2025—empowering customers to develop modern AI applications securely using their data, complete with best-in-class security, performance, and availability. -
SQL Server 2025 – AI ready enterprise database from ground to cloud
SQL Server 2025 is not just an iterative update; it’s a substantial upgrade that bridges the worlds of databases and AI, on-premises and cloud. -
Mirroring for SQL Server in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Mirroring provides a modern way of accessing and ingesting data and seamlessly from any database or data warehouse into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. -
Announcing Public Preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025
We are excited to announce the public preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025, a significant advancement in our AI capabilities. -
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Microsoft Connector for Oracle deprecation
In July 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the Microsoft Connector for Oracle in SQL Server Integration Services. -
Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud
Microsoft SQL Server 2025, an AI-ready database with built-in security, hybrid AI vector search, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure. -
Modernize your database with the consolidation and retirement of Azure Database Migration tools
By migrating their databases to Azure, customers like Ernst and Young are modernizing their data estate and leveraging cutting-edge cloud innovations. -
Modernize Microsoft SQL Server 2014 workloads with Azure
As of July 9, 2024, SQL Server 2014 has reached its end of support. -
Update on the support of DBCC CLONEDATABASE for production use
Effective March 1, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the use of the DBCC CLONEDATABASE command in production deployments.
Explore SQL Server 2025
Accelerate your AI application’s time to market by harnessing the power of your data and the built-in AI capabilities of SQL Server 2025, the enterprise database with best-in-class security, performance, and availability.
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