Unlocking the Power of Native Regex in SQL Server 2025
It’s finally here—native Regex support directly in SQL Server! This exciting new feature allows for powerful text searching using a variety of Regex patterns. Explore the benefits and understand why this addition is a game-changer for anyone writing T-SQL. Based on content from Microsoft Developer Introduction to Native Regex In a recent episode of Data […]
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Unifying the Data Estate: Pioneering the Next AI Frontier
As organizations eagerly embrace the promise of generative and agentic AI, one significant hurdle stands in their path: their data estate. In the quest to harness AI’s transformative potential, it’s not the intricacy of models that presents the greatest challenge, but rather the unity and governance of the data at hand. At the forefront of […]
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Azure SQL Managed Instance just got WAY faster
Ever felt like you were stuck in the slow lane while data highways were buzzing all around you? If you’ve used Azure SQL Managed Instance, hold onto your hats because things just got a turbo boost. Today, I’m exploring some fascinating upgrades to Azure SQL that can dramatically influence not only how businesses run their […]
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SQL Server 2025 GA, SQL DB in Fabric GA & More Ignite News
If I had to describe the atmosphere surrounding the recent announcements at Microsoft Ignite concerning SQL Server 2025 and related enhancements, it would be one word: electrifying. In a world where software and database management are crucial pivots of IT infrastructure, such upgrades are not just improvements—they are significant leaps forward. Let’s unpack the major […]
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SQL Server 2025: The AI-ready enterprise database platform | Data Exposed
SQL Server 2025 is now in public preview, and it’s time to explore the exciting new features and enhancements that this latest release brings to the table. With SQL Server 2025, Microsoft aims to redefine the future of data management by incorporating ground-breaking features such as artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, advanced developer tools, and seamless […]
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Announcing SQL database in Microsoft Fabric public preview | Data Exposed
The recent announcement at Microsoft Ignite about SQL database now being available in Microsoft Fabric marks a significant leap in this evolutionary journey. This move is not merely an upgrade or a shift; it’s a transformation that speaks volumes about where the future of application development and AI integration is headed. This video is from […]
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The Elastic Stretch of Hyperscale: A Dive into Azure’s Latest Offering
The recent general availability of Hyperscale Elastic Pools in Azure SQL Database marks a significant milestone in this journey, promising a new level of flexibility for developers and businesses alike. But what exactly is this new offering, and why should you consider it for your cloud-native database development? Let’s unpack the essence of Hyperscale and […]
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Data API builder is now Generally Available | Data Exposed
Data API builder (DAB) is Microsoft’s open-source engine designed to expose Azure databases to client applications and customers through secure, feature-rich REST and GraphQL endpoints. It’s cross-platform, language-independent, and runs in a Docker-friendly container in any cloud and even on-premises. DAB is three years in the making, with thousands of engineering hours invested and stuffed […]
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How to monitor the performance of your on-prem & multi-cloud SQL Servers w/ Azure Arc | Data Exposed
Learn how to use Azure Arc to monitor key performance metrics for your SQL Servers located in your data center, at the edge, or even in other public clouds.
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Uncovering the Fundamentals of SQL Server and Azure SQL DB Security | Data Exposed
In this video is from Microsoft Developer, learn about SQL Server and Azure SQL Database security fundamentals you won’t want to miss.
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