Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.

By using a single tool like PowerShell, you can access your data wherever it is stored. It does not matter if it is in the cloud in an Azure SQL database or in an on-premises MS-SQL server, MySQL or ...

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features ...

Microsoft introduced a new service into its 'intelligent edge' portfolio at the recent Build conference. Here's how Azure SQL Database Edge will fit into the company's broader vision for a more ...

Using Azure SQL Database Edge, organizations can stream data while implementing time-windowing, aggregation and filter capabilities to gain deeper insights into their data.

Do you need to find out where the location of your SQL Server's database is? Use this quick tip from Arthur Fuller to show you how. Sometimes your application needs to know the specific directory ...