SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 2 now available
We are excited to announce that our third SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 2, is now available for download.
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Announcing updates to the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model (ISM)
Recently, we announced an update to the Incremental Servicing Model for SQL Server. -
SQL Client Tools update for SQL Server 2016
In SQL Server 2016 there have been several significant changes to the SQL Client Tools. -
Expanding the data footprint of SQL Server 2016 with PolyBase
This post was authored by Casey Karst, Program Manager, SQL Server. -
SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 1 now available
We are excited to announce that our second SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 1, is now available for download. -
Time is running out: Upgrade SQL Server 2005 now
Less than one month remains before support ends for SQL Server 2005 on April 12, 2016. -
First release candidate of SQL Server 2016 now available
We are excited to announce that our first SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 0, is now available for download. -
Technical Overview: SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 0
The SQL Server engineering team is pleased to announce the availability of SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 0. -
Announcing SQL Server Stretch Database service preview
Microsoft is pleased to announce a preview of the new SQL Server Stretch Database service. -
In case you missed it: SQL Server Express images in the Azure Gallery
We just announced that we added images for SQL Server Express with Tools 2014, 2012, and 2008R2 in the Azure Gallery. -
Introducing: SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 3.3
The SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview (CTP) 3. -
Technical Overview: SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 3.3
The SQL Server engineering team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of SQL Server 2016 public preview release CTP 3.
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