Microsoft ends support for SQL Server 2016, but admits that it is still "heavily deployed"

Still relying on SQL Server 2016? Microsoft's latest guidance outlines the options available as security risks start piling ...
Windows Report

SQL Server 2016 Reaches End of Support After 10 Years

SQL Server 2016 support ended on July 14, 2026. Microsoft recommends upgrading, migrating to Azure, or purchasing temporary ...

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Microsoft Security Response Center has confirmed that a SQL Server elevation of ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ignite 2025: SQL Server 2025 Is Here

With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work. Today, at Ignite, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL ...

July’s Patch Tuesday sees an end-of-support collision amidst a massive, record-setting patch wave

It's an absolute beast with over 700 fixes and active zero-days landing right as major SQL and SharePoint versions hit end of ...
Redmond Magazine

Azure SQL Managed Instance Gains General Availability of SQL Server 2025 Update Policy

Azure SQL Managed Instance gains SQL Server 2025 update policy control. GA policy balances new engine features with operational stability governance. Enhanced update management supports enterprise ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft reveals 15+ products losing support in 2026, check if you’re affected

Windows 11 24H2, Office 2021, and SQL Server 2016 headline a long list of Microsoft products losing support in 2026. See the ...