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We are happy to announce that Native vector support in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance is moving to General Availability this summer. Deployments are already underway, and several regions have begun receiving the feature. What is going GA? Integrated Vector Data Type Azure SQL introduces a dedicated VECTOR data type that simpl...

The MSSQL Extension for VS Code continues to evolve, bringing powerful new features that make SQL development more local, more organized, and more intelligent. In version v1.33.0, we’re introducing Local SQL Server container, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups—three capabilities designed to simplify and modernize the way developers bu...

I'm happy to announce that SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.1 is now available, and it brings significant improvements to DiskANN support. While DiskANN remains in preview, each release continues to remove limitations and boost performance. In this release, we’ve made a particularly notable leap in vector index creation speed, with more enhancements on th...

TrackAbout is a worldwide provider of SaaS applications for tracking reusable, durable, physical assets like chemical containers and gas cylinders. With over 22 million physical assets tracked across 350 customers, each with their own Azure SQL database, optimizing our infrastructure for both cost and performance is a critical, ongoing mission....

Today, more and more customers are embracing AI with one clear goal in mind: they want to chat with their data. And by "data," they mean all of it:  structured tables, unstructured documents, images, audio, and more. This demand has given rise to hybrid approaches that blend semantic understanding with precise data retrieval. But here’s the chal...

Missed out on MS Build 2025? No worries! Our lab is now available for your exploration. Dive into a unique cryptozoology experience using Azure SQL and Azure AI to uncover intriguing (and true) connections among cryptids worldwide. Curious about who would reign supreme in a battle royal or which regions of the world hold the key to encountering ...

We are thrilled to announce that Azure SQL Managed Instance now supports Vector type and functions in public preview.  This builds on the momentum from Azure SQL Database, where vector support has been in public preview since December. Check out the detailed announcement 💡 Why Choose Azure SQL Managed Instance for AI-Driven Modernization? ...

Back in the earlier part of the year (February maybe?), I put this tutorial together for our early adopters in the SQL Server 2025 program. It’s a guide for setting up SQL Server 2025 in a Hyper-V VM (I used Windows Server) with Ollama and ngnix as an https proxy. It's a variation of my workshops for Ignite 2024 and a SQL in Fabric one from Februar...

We have some great new AI Features in SQL Server 2025. I also figured a video would be better than reading a blog.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJheVYgeVo but, you can also read all about it here.

Overview Database design can often feel like navigating a maze of tables, relationships, and data types — especially when working directly with T-SQL scripts. But what if you could map out your database, make changes to your tables, and manage complex schemas within a graphical interface? We are excited to announce the Public Preview of Schema De...