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We take pride in delivering innovation with each new version of Microsoft SQL Server. However, there comes a time when product lifecycles must conclude. On July 14, 2026, SQL Server 2016 will reach ...

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.

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When trying to install SolidWorks on a Windows computer, you may encounter an issue when the installation is trying to install Microsoft SQL Server. So, the installation works fine until it reaches ...

In November 2024, we announced the next major release of SQL Server: SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025, now in private preview, includes capabilities to build AI applications including vector and AI ...

On August 30, the Brazilian Supreme Court banned X—the social media platform formerly known as Twitter—from its country’s Internet. The ban was the culmination of a months-long fight between Elon Musk ...

When running a SQL configuration (in my case, the SQLLogin DSC resource), I'm met the below error message saying it failed to connect. Note I was initially using ...