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We’re halfway through 2026, and Microsoft SQL has not slowed down. Since SQLCon/FabCon in March (where we released a ton of things, and those updates can be found in the What's New in Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon | Data Exposed video), we shipped a wave of updates across SQL Server, Azure SQL, and SQL database in Fabric, with Microsoft Build 2026 as the centerpiece. If you want the details on Build, start with my recap blog, The Era of the Agentic Database Developer. This post (https://aka.ms/newsupdate2026) collects everything new from mid-March through today, organized by service so you can find what matters to you. Every item is tagged Preview or Generally Available with a link. You can also catch new episodes on the Azure SQL YouTube channel, where we go deeper on a lot of what’s covered today. 📌 Let's connect: Twitter - Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter - AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 Watch even more Data Exposed episodes: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt 0:00 intro 0:50 where to get the blog aka.ms/newsupdate2026 1:30 what we announced at SQLCon Atlanta 1:50 blog from Microsoft Build 2:10 updates across Azure SQL and SQL database in Fabric 2:55 moving away from SQL auth 3:20 TDE with AES key support 3:55 Regex-powered DDM 4:05 AI_GENERATE_EMBEDDINGS 4:46 Local time zone support 5:00 192 vCore support 5:38 SQL database in Fabric announcements 6:15 Fabric Apps 6:50 shareable sites with Rayfin/Fabric Apps 8:00 SQL Server CU and security updates 8:20 SQL Server CU5 improvements - max lock memory % 9:10 Fixed CPU starvation issue with in-memory OLTP 9:30 FulltextIndexVersion2 9:55 Change feed settings 10:00 CAG listener 10:45 Tools announcements at Build: MSSQL extension for VS Code, SSMS, and more 11:23 SQL Formatter and Schema Compare 11:45 What's new page 12:00 Database DevOps and SQL Projects in SSMS 12:45 Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL and assessments in SSMS 13:05 SQL Notebooks back in VS Code 13:20 GitHub Copilot experiences 13:30 ADS retirement releases 13:50 SQL MCP Server 14:18 Drivers updates: Python, etc including Apache Arrow support 15:30 Blogs that are worth reading 15:55 AI security across the stack 16:33 SQL AI developer certification 16:55 Azure SQL YouTube channel tour 18:35 SQLCon Barcelona

9. 7. 2026

AI can speed up development, but it still needs guidance. Arvind Shyamsundar explains how a real-world project hit an unexpected challenge and how combining AI with developer expertise led to a secure solution. #githubcopilot #ai #softwareengineering #developers #cloudcomputing

8. 7. 2026

With millions of users world-wide, Power Apps and Dataverse now sit atop critical business data, but developers face challenges with discoverability and schema understanding. This session introduces Power Apps Model Context Protocol (MCP), which empowers M365 Copilot to access app metadata, Dataverse schemas, relationships, and permissions. Learn how MCP enables Copilot to answer natural-language queries, aggregate data, and deliver real-time insights, plus best practices for Copilot-ready apps. Seating for this session is first-come, first-served. Add it to your schedule to plan your day and arrive early to secure a spot. To learn more, please check out these resources: * https://aka.ms/build26-next-steps 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: * Christine Flora 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This is one of many sessions from the Microsoft Build 2026 event. View even more sessions on-demand and learn about Microsoft Build at https://build.microsoft.com DEM360 | English (US) | Agents & apps Demo | (200) Intermediate #MSBuild

2. 7. 2026

You've been checking your database code into Azure DevOps from SSMS Database DevOps or the VS Code SQL database projects extension — now what? In this Data Exposed episode, we walk through setting up Azure DevOps Pipelines to build SQL projects, run code analysis on incoming code, and iteratively deploy to Azure SQL Database. Learn how to keep your database protected by firewall rules, leverage passwordless authentication, and create a strong foundation of database CI/CD pipelines. ✅ Resources: aka.ms/sqlprojects-azuredevops aka.ms/sqlprojects 📌 Let's connect: Twitter - Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter - AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 Watch even more Data Exposed episodes: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQL #LearnSQL ✔️ Resources: About CYZ: About MVPs: Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others - that's what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram 📌 Let's connect: Twitter: Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter: AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 To watch other MVP Edition episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedmvps To check out even more Data Exposed episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQLServer

2. 7. 2026

How do you keep costs down without sacrificing performance? Arvind Shyamsundar shares the Azure SQL features he recommends for scaling efficiently as your application grows. Check out the series: https://msft.it/6051vlBgv

1. 7. 2026

Join John Maeda and Ross Heise as they look back on the journey that made AI more approachable, more creative, and yes... more cozy. In this heartfelt finale, the hosts reflect on how the show started, the inspiration behind its unique “kitchen” metaphor, and the meaningful connections built along the way. Full episode: https://aka.ms/CAIK-RossHeise

1. 7. 2026

Welcome to the final episode of Cozy AI Kitchen 🍳✨ Join John Maeda and Ross Heise as they look back on the journey that made AI more approachable, more creative, and yes... more cozy. In this heartfelt finale, the hosts reflect on how the show started, the inspiration behind its unique “kitchen” metaphor, and the meaningful connections built along the way. From semantic kernels and embeddings to cereal-box metaphors and microwave “agents,” this series turned complex AI concepts into something anyone could understand and experiment with. Alongside laughter, creativity, and a few DIY props, Cozy AI Kitchen helped demystify AI during a time when many found it intimidating. This episode is part retrospective, part celebration, and part farewell to a show that blended education, storytelling, and human connection inside Microsoft. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to Cozy AI Kitchen 00:32 - How the Show Began 01:06 - Making AI Feel Less Scary 02:15 - Building the Kitchen Set & Style 03:05 - First Episode & Early Effects 04:32 - Partnership and Creative Chemistry 05:04 - Explaining AI with Metaphors (Bricks, Tokens, Embeddings) 06:15 - Fan-Favorite Props & Concepts 07:00 - Personas, Agents, and AI Trends 07:39 - Career Reflections and Impact 09:07 - Personal Stories and Meaningful Moments 10:32 - Shoutout to the Crew 11:18 - Closing the Kitchen 🎤 Speakers Host(s): Ross Heise - Executive Producer https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-heise-uwec/ John Maeda - Host, Cozy AI Kitchen VP of Design and Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmaeda/ 🔗 Links & Resources Cozy AI Kitchen playlist: https://aka.ms/CAIK-YTPlaylist 🔔 Subscribe for more Microsoft developer content and stories! 🏷️ Hashtags #cozyaikitchen #MicrosoftAI #AzureAI #SemanticKernel #AIForDevelopers

1. 7. 2026

Coding agents are powerful, but without domain tooling they hallucinate and produce broken solutions. The Dataverse plugin solves this by giving AI agents guardrailed access to tables, columns, relationships, views, security and solutions. See how a natural language request triggers multi-step provisioning, data imports and validation. All executed autonomously. Kent Weare demos the plugin architecture, MCP server integration and patterns that make agent-driven Dataverse development reliable at scale.

1. 7. 2026

#AzureSQL #SQL #LearnSQL In this episode of Data Exposed, Anthony Nocentino and Anna Hoffman walk through two MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that give GitHub Copilot real-time, controlled access to SQL Server. The agent never touches the database directly, it calls structured tools on the MCP server, which runs the queries that you control, and returns only what you've explicitly exposed. First, a custom-built server with 30 DMV-powered tools for DBA work across multiple instances. Then, Data API Builder (DAB) with zero code required for natural-language access to application data with permissions defined in config. Watch Copilot diagnose blocking, check AG health, and place a product order, all without writing a single line of SQL and all within guardrails you control. ✅ Chapters: 0:30 Intro to Anthony Nocentino 1:00 Why SQL MCP Server, for developers and DBAs 2:13 What is an MCP Server 2:58 Solution architecture 6:30 Control mechanisms 7:30 See the agent in action 8:45 SQL Server snapshot health example 14:20 Using Data API Builder as an application developer 19:00 Natural language interactions 20:30 Anthony's #1 piece of advice! ✅ Resources: https://github.com/nocentino/sql-mcp-server and blog https://www.nocentino.com/posts/2026-05-24-giving-copilot-visibility-into-sql-server-with-mcp/ About Anthony Nocentino: Anthony Nocentino is an accomplished technology professional, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is now a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Everpure. About MVPs: Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others - that's what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram 📌 Let's connect: LinkedIn: Anthony Nocentino, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nocentino/ Twitter: Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter: AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 To watch other MVP Edition episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedmvps To check out even more Data Exposed episodes, see our playlist: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQLServer

30. 6. 2026

Can we eliminate AI hallucinations? Mark Russinovich explains why large language models make mistakes, what developers can do to reduce them, and why they remain a fundamental limitation of today's AI systems. More from Mark: https://msft.it/6054vSAFq #ai #llm #developers #machinelearning #generativeai

29. 6. 2026

Can we eliminate AI hallucinations? Mark Russinovich explains why large language models make mistakes, what developers can do to reduce them, and why they remain a fundamental limitation of today's AI systems. More from Mark: https://msft.it/6055vSALl #ai #llm #developers #machinelearning #generativeai

29. 6. 2026

In this episode of Cozy AI Kitchen, Thoa Nguyen walks through Opal—a personal AI “pet” running on a Raspberry Pi, powered by agents, GPT-4, and browser automation. From real-time web browsing to Discord integrations and even updating GitHub projects, this isn’t just a demo—it’s a glimpse at how designers are building full AI systems. Full episode: https://aka.ms/CAIK-ThoaNguyen

26. 6. 2026

What happens when a designer builds their own AI assistant from scratch? In this episode of Cozy AI Kitchen, Thoa Nguyen walks through Opal—a personal AI “pet” running on a Raspberry Pi, powered by agents, GPT-4, and browser automation. From real-time web browsing to Discord integrations and even updating GitHub projects, this isn’t just a demo—it’s a glimpse at how designers are building full AI systems. If you’re curious about agents, personal AI, or how to actually build something like this yourself, this one’s packed with ideas. #AI #Agents #RaspberryPi #GPT4 #DeveloperTools Speakers: Thoa Nguyen, Product Design @ Microsoft CoreAI https://www.linkedin.com/in/thoanguyen/ John Maeda - Host, Cozy AI Kitchen VP of Design and Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmaeda/ 🎯 Explore more Cozy AI Kitchen episodes https://aka.ms/CAIK-YTPlaylist 🔔 Subscribe for more Microsoft Developer content

26. 6. 2026

That mysterious "file is in use" error isn't always what it seems. Mark Russinovich breaks down why Windows locks files, what might actually be using them, and how developers can investigate the cause. More from Mark: https://msft.it/6054vqVcE #windows #developers #sysinternals #softwareengineering #debugging

26. 6. 2026

That mysterious "file is in use" error isn't always what it seems. Mark Russinovich breaks down why Windows locks files, what might actually be using them, and how developers can investigate the cause. More from Mark: https://msft.it/6050vqV92 #windows #developers #sysinternals #softwareengineering #debugging

26. 6. 2026