I've been thinking a lot lately about what it actually takes to make an AI agent genuinely useful for database work, both for administration and for application access to the data tier. Writing the ...

You cannot use BCP to import data from or export data to Azure Blob Storage into Azure SQL Database. Use BULK INSERT or OPENROWSET to import from or export to Azure Blob Storage. Format files provide ...

As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward. As I've ...

With a pending moratorium on some data center tax breaks due to take effect next month, Hillsboro is signing a flurry of deals with big tech companies to extend their incentives — sometimes for ...

This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...

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The French Ministry of Finance has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that impacted data associated with 1.2 million user accounts. The investigation discovered that hackers gained access to the ...

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 ...

Five years ago, Databricks coined the term 'data lakehouse' to describe a new type of data architecture that combines a data lake with a data warehouse. That term and data architecture are now ...

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said. By Sheera ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Every enterprise IT executive faces the same AI paradox: their most valuable data sits ...