Which feature in SQL Server and Azure Synapse Analytics lets you run T-SQL queries against external data stores and makes those external sources appear as tables in a SQL database?

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As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward. As I've ...

Microsoft offers two paths for running enterprise databases: SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same ...

For Intel SGX to be available, the database must use the vCore model and DC-series hardware. Configuring the DC-series hardware to enable Intel SGX enclaves is the responsibility of the Azure SQL ...

Microsoft is protecting Recall’s vector indexes in trusted execution environments. It adds a bit of computational overhead, but is a must for data security. Recently Microsoft announced efforts to ...

AI thrives on data but feeding it the right data is harder than it seems. As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, they face the challenge of managing diverse data pipelines, ensuring proximity to ...

title Provision Always Encrypted keys using SQL Server Management Studio description Learn how to provision column master keys and column encryption keys for Always Encrypted using SQL Server ...

“There are services we wouldn’t be able to offer our customers if we didn’t have confidence in Always Encrypted and the capabilities it provides.” “Always Encrypted helps provide peace of mind,” says ...

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server offers granular database control and flexibility. Explore its features, pricing and more in our review. Pricing: Pay as you go model. Key features ...