As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

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Rising AI computing demand is lifting shipments of general-purpose servers, positioning them as a key growth driver for the server supply chain in 2026. Supply chain sources said AI servers will ...

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Microsoft deprecates SSRS, PBIRS and SSAS management packs for SCOM, ending support in 2027. The move signals a shift from on-prem SCOM extensions toward cloud-based SQL Server monitoring. IT teams ...

Microsoft is moving another core database management component into the cloud, continuing its broader shift away from traditional on-premises infrastructure. According to Neowin, the company has ...

Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) are being woven into software systems at a remarkable pace. When these systems include a back-end database, LLM integration opens new attack surfaces for SQL ...

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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 ...