As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward. As I've ...

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For Intel SGX to be available, the database must use the vCore model and DC-series hardware. Configuring the DC-series hardware to enable Intel SGX enclaves is the responsibility of the Azure SQL ...

Microsoft is protecting Recall’s vector indexes in trusted execution environments. It adds a bit of computational overhead, but is a must for data security. Recently Microsoft announced efforts to ...

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UPDATE (June 5 th, 2025): Since publishing this blogpost, we have updated our tracking to better reflect the full range and complexity of the malicious activities carried out by the OilRig APT group.

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The IT industry is slowly growing up, putting basic building blocks in place to protect data and transactions as our entire society now relies on these foundations being solid. Take SSL / TLS, for ...

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