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Vector Search in SQL Server 2025: What It Is and Why It Matters Traditional T-SQL queries are great for structured data and exact matches. But they struggle with nuance. That’s where vector search comes in.

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Enhancing Search Capabilities in SQL Server and Azure SQL with Hybrid Search and RRF Re-Ranking - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Implement Hybrid Search with SQL Server and Azure SQL using RRF with fulltext search the modern vector similarity search

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Conversion to Hyperscale: Now generally available with enhanced efficiency | Microsoft Community Hub We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of the latest improvements in the Azure SQL Database conversion process to Hyperscale. These...

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Are You Azure SQL Database Curious? Did you know you can spin up 10 Azure SQL Databases on the free tier? For each database, you receive a monthly allowance of 100,000 vCore seconds of compute, 32 […]

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Storing, querying and keeping embeddings updated: options and best practices - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Discover how to efficiently vectorize content in your Azure SQL database. Learn best practices for generating and updating embeddings.

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The Importance of Good Error Messages I’ve been working in technology for entirely too long—but one of the first, and most important lessons I learned was try to identify the correct error message, in the right log file, and then it ca…

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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: What’s new and what’s next - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Discover what’s new in the MSSQL Extension for VS Code v1.29, including UI updates, performance fixes, and key improvements. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming features in our open roadmap!

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Building an AI App GraphQL Endpoint with SQL DB in Fabric - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Welcome to an exciting, new workshop where we blend the power of AI with the versatility of GraphQL and SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric. This guide will walk you through creating a set of GraphQL RA...

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Karen Lopez Data Evangelist for InfoAdvisors, Space Enthusiast, & TeamData Coach Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, speeches, and demonstrations). She wants attendees to have fun, gain insights and take away inspiration for working with new technologies and methods. She's known for her slightly irreverent and practical approach to IT training and speaking. She wants you to be part of #TEAMDATA. MVP MCT - Ledger DBs and Tables for the DBA & Data Professional Independent Data Architect and Data Consultant • globalpowerbisummit.com

Karen Lopez Ledger DBs and Tables for the DBA & Data Professional With all the hype around blockchain, why should a DBA or other data professional care? In this session, we will cover the basics of blockchain as it applies to data and database processes: - Immutability - Verification - Trust - Ledger Tables - Ledger Databases - Confidential Computing and Storage We will look at current offerings for blockchain features in Azure SQL DB/SQL Server. Finally, we'll help you identify the types of business requirements that need blockchain technologies. Session Intermediate Administration

I’m speaking at the Power BI and Fabric Summit the last week of February. I’ll be talking about #SQLServer and #AzureSQLDB Ledger Databases and Tables. There is still time to register for this global virtual event.

Join me to learn about better data security.

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On-Prem to Azure SQL DB Replication #azuresql #replication YouTube video by DataBard

Looking to replicate data from #onprem to #azuresqldb?

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RAG with SQL Vector Store: A Low-Code/No-Code Approach using Azure Logic Apps - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Data is at the heart of every AI application, and efficient data ingestion is critical for success. With over 1,400 enterprise connectors, Logic Apps offers unmatched access to a diverse range of syst...

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LangChain Integration for Vector Support for SQL-based AI applications - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner LangChain Integration for Vector Support for Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric Microsoft SQL now supports native vector search capabilities in Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabr...

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Introducing the enhanced MSSQL Extension for Visual Studio Code - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Boost SQL development with the MSSQL Extension for VS Code. Enjoy a new UI, query tools, and efficient database management. Try it now!

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Exciting Announcement: Public Preview of Native Vector Support in Azure SQL Database! - Azure SQL Devs’ Corner Support for vectors in Azure SQL is moving to public preview; it can now be used as a vector store, to easily build secure Enterprise AI Apps

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In my seat and on my way to #MSIGNITE. hope to see you there. I’ll be at the #SQLServer / #AzureSQLDB area.

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