I'm down on SQL Server Management Studio right now. I basically just spent a day trying to swap out the evaluation version of SQL Server 2008 R2 with the Express version, and SSMS just wouldn't ...

When I (along with many other people) had a lot of trouble trying to install SQL Server Management Studio in an attempt to switch from the SQL Server 2008 R2 evaluation to the free Express version, I ...

For most teams migrating an existing SQL Server estate, Azure SQL Managed Instance is the easiest starting point. It keeps the SQL Server feel, including SQL Agent and linked servers, while removing ...

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 ...

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even Microsoft Developer Tools.

Microsoft’s Azure-based AI development and deployment platform shines with a strong selection of models and agent types and ...

Truly open-source marketplace you can use with VSCodium.

The new agent will enter public beta in the Firefly web app within weeks; anyone can join the waitlist now, and usage will draw from existing generative credit pools. Firefly's new controls add studio ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

Update: Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to address this issue on April 20. Microsoft is investigating an issue causing this month's KB5082063 security update to fail to install on some ...

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