Azure SQL vs SQL Server in 2026: compare cost, features, AI, and migration paths, plus when Managed Instance beats Azure VM in one clear framework.

Landing a database administrator role takes more than just technical know‑how — it’s about showing you can keep systems secure, efficient, and resilient under pressure. Employers now expect cloud ...

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions? We’re looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact ...

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions? We’re looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact ...

Starting with SQL Server 2022 Cumulative Update 17 (CU17), you can use managed identities with SQL Server credentials to back up to and restore SQL Server on Azure VM databases from Azure Blob storage ...

Oracle announced a suite of agentic AI capabilities integrated directly into Oracle AI Database, enabling AI agents to securely access enterprise data where it already exists, rather than requiring ...

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 ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...

Abstract: Cloud database forensics faces fundamental structural challenges that differ from traditional on-premises environments. This study experimentally investigates how three representative ...

Abstract: Azure SQL DB offers disaggregated storage architecture called Hyperscale. While this architecture provides storage scale out, it comes at the cost of performance of I/O from remote storage.

Microsoft is moving another core database management component into the cloud, continuing its broader shift away from traditional on-premises infrastructure. According to Neowin, the company has ...