PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

In surveys of senior-level IT managers, security is consistently one of the top five concerns, along, specifically, with security related to the hot technology of the moment. Most recently those ...

On the surface, security questions surrounding virtual servers don’t seem much different than those for the physical machines on which they run. In fact, starting a virtual security audit by keeping ...

From AI-driven attacks to cutting-edge vector search capabilities, 2026 is redefining how we secure, optimize, and manage SQL databases. New SQL Server features, evolving threat landscapes, and modern ...

Explore how SQL Server 2025 strengthens enterprise security through enforced secure defaults, identity integration, encryption and governance assurance across hybrid environments. SQL Server 2025 ...

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Microsoft on Thursday announced new Extended Security Updates plans that add three years of patch support for organizations using SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 products. The Extended ...