SQL Server Data Tools has upgraded from Microsoft.Data.SQLClient 3.0 to 5.0. The new version has support for TDS 8.0, support for specifying Server SPN and Failover Server SPN on the connection.

Microsoft announced a preview of SQL Server 2025 with native vector support, improved security, performance, and Azure integration.

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, ...