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November 2022

16 Nov

Generally available: Azure SQL Managed Instance backup portability to SQL Server 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

Backup of your Azure SQL Managed Instance database can now be restored to a SQL Server 2022 instance.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Management
  • Features
16 Nov

Generally available: Azure SQL Managed Instance link for SQL Server 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

The link feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance connects your SQL Servers hosted anywhere to SQL Managed Instance, providing hybrid flexibility and database mobility.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Management
  • Features
16 Nov

Azure SQL—Public preview updates for mid-November 2022

IN PREVIEW

Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in mid-November 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
16 Nov

Azure SQL—General availability updates for mid-November 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in mid-November 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
9 Nov

Public preview: Azure SQL Database offline migrations in Azure SQL Migration extension

IN PREVIEW

Assess, get right-sized Azure recommendations for Azure migration targets, and migrate databases offline from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Database.

  • Azure Database Migration Service (classic)
  • Features
1 Nov

Generally available: Azure Databricks SQL Pro

NOW AVAILABLE

Beginning in November, Azure Databricks customers have an additional option for SQL compute, with Azure Databricks SQL Pro, which provides enhanced performance and integration features.

  • Azure Databricks
  • Features

October 2022

26 Oct

Azure SQL – General availability updates for late October 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late October 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
26 Oct

Azure SQL – Public preview updates for late October 2022

IN PREVIEW

Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late October 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
12 Oct

General availability: Confidential VM option for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines

NOW AVAILABLE

Run your SQL Server workloads on the latest AMD-backed confidential virtual machines, ensuring protection of data in use.

  • SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
  • Security
  • Microsoft Ignite
  • Services
  • Pricing & Offerings
  • Features
4 Oct

Generally available: Query Store hints Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance

NOW AVAILABLE

Shape your query plans without changing the code.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Features

September 2022

28 Sep

Azure SQL—General availability updates for late September 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late September 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
28 Sep

General availability: Azure SQL Database Hyperscale reverse migration to general purpose tier

NOW AVAILABLE

Easily move your previously migrated databases on Azure SQL Database Hyperscale back to the general purpose tier.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
28 Sep

Azure SQL—Public preview updates for late September 2022

IN PREVIEW

Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late September 2022.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
6 Sep

Public preview: Stream Analytics no-code editor updates in August 2022

IN PREVIEW

New features are now available in Stream Analytics no-code editor public preview, including Azure SQL database being available as reference data input and output sink, diagnostic logs being available for troubleshooting and a newly designed ribbon.

  • Azure Stream Analytics
  • Features

August 2022

31 Aug

Azure SQL—General availability updates for late August 2022

NOW AVAILABLE

General availability enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL.

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
31 Aug

Azure SQL—Public preview updates for late August 2022

IN PREVIEW

Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in late August 2022

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features
31 Aug

General availability: Azure Cosmos DB integrated cache

NOW AVAILABLE

Optimize your Azure Cosmos DB workloads using the integrated cache, an in-memory cache built-in to the Azure Cosmos DB dedicated gateway.

  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Features
31 Aug

Generally available: Unity Catalog for Azure Databricks

NOW AVAILABLE

Unity Catalog is a unified and fine-grained governance solution for all data assets in your Lakehouse.

  • Azure Databricks
  • Security
  • Open Source
  • Pricing & Offerings
  • Features
  • Compliance
17 Aug

Public preview: Backup database with S3-compatible storage for Arc-enabled SQL MI

IN PREVIEW

Use S3-compatible object storage as a backup and restore destination.

  • Azure Arc enabled data services
  • Services
  • Features
3 Aug

Azure SQL—Public preview updates for early August 2022

IN PREVIEW

Public preview enhancements and updates released for Azure SQL in early August 2022

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Features

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