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.

For most enterprise applications, vector support is a feature that should be woven into the existing data estate, not a ...

Overview: PostgreSQL installation process on Windows now uses bundled installers, reducing manual configuration steps ...

SQL Server 2025 is introducing AI-native capabilities alongside new approaches for secure integration with large language models. Enterprises can now run local AI models such as Llama 3 via Ollama for ...

For most teams migrating an existing SQL Server estate, Azure SQL Managed Instance is the easiest starting point. It keeps the SQL Server feel, including SQL Agent and linked servers, while removing ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

OSS can be too risky for banks and FinTechs working to meet security, governance, and compliance demands. Know the risks.

SQL Database Administration is thriving in 2026, with roles covering on-premise, hybrid, and cloud systems. Employers value DBAs who can handle mission-critical data with speed, security, and ...

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford is closely monitoring the controversy around airport landing fees, specifically warning against using ADS-B data in ways that could encourage pilots to disable the ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

The US federal government’s central energy information agency is planning to implement a mandatory nationwide survey of data centers focused on their energy use, according to a letter seen by WIRED.