Neowin

Microsoft to remove crucial SQL Server on Linux VM images, forcing temporary manual installs

Microsoft is removing all Linux-based SQL Server VM images from the Azure Marketplace. The Redmond giant said these images will no longer be available in the Azure SQL hub, CLI, Azure Portal, or ...
Neowin

SQL Server on Linux gets a vital security update for Azure Key Vault integration

Microsoft has made managing encryption keys more secure for users running SQL Server 2022 CU18 and later on Azure Linux Virtual Machines with Managed Identity. Microsoft has announced that SQL Server ...
Redmond Magazine

Why Microsoft Is Still Betting Big on SQL Server in a Cloud-First World

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...
Hosted on MSN

Hardening SQL Managed Instance Establishes a 2026 Zero-Trust Blueprint for Azure, GCP, and Oracle

The cloud security landscape has evolved dramatically by 2026, with Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) now operating under a strict Zero-Trust framework that prioritizes data-centric defense over ...

EPC Group Launches Industry-First Modular Purview, Copilot Security & Legacy-to-Azure Bundle From $7,500

Purview hardening, Copilot oversharing remediation, and Exchange, SQL & file server migration to Azure. From $7,500. Almost every CIO I speak with in 2026 is fighting the same three battles at once — ...