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Learn how to shrink a data or log file in SQL Server by using SQL Server Management Studio or Transact-SQL. Shrinking data files recovers space by moving pages of data from the end of the file to ...

At Build 2025, Microsoft announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025 now has AI directly integrated into the database engine for improved search.

Log File Auto Shrink Event Class [!INCLUDE SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance] The Log File Auto Shrink event class indicates that the log file shrank automatically. This event ...

At today's kickoff for Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that SQL Server 2025 is finally coming. No timing was announced for the release, but based on prior versions, I would expect to see a ...

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Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads.