On November 15, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. This release introduces built-in artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced developer tools, and improvements in performance, security, and cloud integration. What is SQL Server 2025? SQL Server 2025 is Microsoft’s latest enterprise-grade relational database management
On June 19, 2025, Microsoft announced that there will be no new version of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for SQL Server 2025. Instead, Power BI Report Server will become the default reporting solution for customers using SQL Server. This change also comes with updated licensing eligibility, making Power BI
In 2025, a list of Microsoft products, for example Microsoft Office Apps from 2016 and 2019, will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content
The following products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support in 2025. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features during the Extended Support phase.
On November 19, 2024, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2025, an enterprise AI-ready database designed for hybrid environments. This release integrates AI capabilities directly into the SQL engine, enhancing performance and security. What is Microsoft SQL Server 2025? Microsoft SQL Server 2025
In 2024, a list of Microsoft products will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following products and releases, governed
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Extended Support Year 2 ended on July 11, 2023. What is the Extended Security Update (ESU) program? The Extended Security Update (ESU) program is a last resort option for customers who need to run certain legacy Microsoft products past
Since April 26, 2023, Microsoft Centrally Managed Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server is generally available. What is Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server? Azure Hybrid Benefit is a licensing benefit that enables you to leverage your on-premises core-based SQL Server licenses, along
In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following products and releases, governed by
Effective December 1, 2025, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Business worldwide, a new plan that brings enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a lower
On November 27, 2025, Microsoft introduced the Agent Pre-Purchase Plan – a new Azure reservation model that allows organizations to prepay for AI-related services using Agent Commit Units (ACUs). This
November 2025 – Microsoft announced that all Microsoft 365 E5 subscribers will receive included Security Compute Units (SCUs) as part of their subscription. This means every E5 customer gets a