SQL Server 2016 announced as SQL Server 2005 support nears its end

For those of you still using SQL Server 2005, Microsoft will completely end support on April 12th 2016. You can head over here to check out upgrade guidelines, download migration tools, and read more ...
dbta

Stronger Security Via Always Encrypted in SQL Server 2016

Recently, my good friend and co-worker Aaron Bertrand and I were producing a video for the upcoming PASS Summit 2015 event. (Learn more about the international SQL ...
Visual Studio Magazine

'Always Encrypted' Leads New SQL Server 2016 Features

Microsoft said a new Always Encrypted security feature highlights its upcoming SQL Server 2016 -- "the biggest leap forward in Microsoft's data platform history" -- shipping this summer in a public ...
Neowin

Microsoft further details the enhanced machine learning capabilities in SQL Server 2019

After the pushing through the first release candidate for SQL Server 2019 in August, and its refresh just a few days later, Microsoft announced general availability for the database management system ...