Microsoft Fabric Updates Blog

Introducing Migration assistant for SQL database in Fabric (Preview)

Modern organizations are at a crossroads. Legacy SQL Server workloads need modernization, but migration complexity often stands in the way. What if you could bring your SQL databases into a unified analytics platform—without the hassle of manual schema conversion, complex ETL pipelines, or costly re-architecture? That’s exactly what the new Migration Assistant for SQL database … Continue reading “Introducing Migration assistant for SQL database in Fabric (Preview)”

Five reasons to attend SQLBits in the UK

Microsoft SQL team is returning as headline sponsor of SQLBits 2026, taking place from 22–25 April at ICC Wales in Newport. I’m speaking for the whole team when I say we’d love to see you there. I’m here today to give you five reasons you should attend SQLBits. This year we’re teaming up with AMD … Continue reading “Five reasons to attend SQLBits in the UK”

Compute auto-scaling choices to better optimize price-performance for SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)

One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from customers using SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric is the need for stronger cost control and predictable resource usage, especially in shared capacities. Today, SQL databases in Fabric automatically scale to meet workload demand. This delivers great performance, but in shared environments it can also … Continue reading “Compute auto-scaling choices to better optimize price-performance for SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)”

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22.4.1 and GitHub Copilot in SSMS (Generally Available)

GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) now offers a few highly requested features and several bug fixes based on feedback items. Check out the full release notes to learn about the complete list of updates in the 22.4.1 release. We appreciate you taking time to file issues, share your requests, and upvote items; you’ll notice your feedback helped us shape this release, and will help us continue to evolve the GitHub Copilot in SSMS integration.