For most of the last decade, Microsoft made it inexpensive to wait. Each time a SQL Server version reached the end of its extended support – 2008, 2012, 2014 – the same escape hatch was available.

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We’re halfway through 2026, and Microsoft SQL has not slowed down. Since SQLCon/FabCon in March (where we released a ton of things, and those updates can be found in this updates video), we shipped a ...

SQL MCP Server gives enterprises a secure, feature-rich way to enable agents to access data. This is accomplished without exposing the schema, risking consistency, or relying on fragile natural ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

Installing SQL Server on Windows 11 often ends with errors due to changed security mechanisms, TLS, PowerShell, and disk handling. This article helps you work through common installation errors: what ...

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SQL Case Files is a free interactive SQL game that teaches SQL through crime-solving challenges. Learn SQL online with hands-on puzzles, realistic datasets, SQL practice exercises, and a full ...

Cloud SQL is a proven foundation for fully managed databases, offering production-ready MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server database engines without the operational headache. With Cloud SQL, there’s no ...

You can create a free VPN service using software-based services like WireGuard. You can install it on your Mac or Windows device and connect other devices to it ...

Upgrading an Active Directory forest to run on Windows Server 2025 isn't overly difficult, but the process requires preparation. In its latest Windows Server release, Microsoft introduced several ...