At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

In announcing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 1 this week, Microsoft revealed Copilot AI for the tool is also being previewed, privately. A Copilot for the tool that helps users manage, ...

Microsoft is changing some of its licensing rules, which are already complex. Here’s what small businesses should know.

Microsoft introduced the Query Store when they released SQL Server 2016 and it can track statement performances, pinpoint queries and more. DBTA recently held a webinar focused on the new features and ...

With most Excel spreadsheets, you enter data manually into cells and then use formulas or other functions to analyze it or perform calculations. If you have a large data source, such as an Access ...

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How to create and populate a table in Microsoft Excel’s Power Query Your email has been sent Updating data in a Microsoft Excel workbook is common, but you will run into cases where you can replace ...

Microsoft Power Query requires less specialized knowledge when trying to find duplicate records in a Microsoft Excel sheet. There are several ways to find duplicates in a Microsoft Excel sheet. You ...

SQL is a convenient way to manage and query your data, but badly written queries can tie up your database. Here are seven common SQL traps and how to avoid them. Database developers have it tough.