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2025 (3)

November (3)

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Regex support in T-SQL

Azure Updates

2025-11-24

Microsoft announced general availability of native regular expression (regex) support in T-SQL. The feature is available in Azure SQL and SQL Server 2025, enabling advanced pattern matching directly in queries to simplify code, improve maintainability, and reduce external dependencies.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 is now generally available. Built on Visual Studio 2026, SSMS 22 adds support for SQL Server 2025 and offers improved integration for managing and troubleshooting SQL databases and writing T-SQL.

azure: [Launched] Generally Availabe: SQL Server 2025

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

SQL Server 2025 is now generally available. Positioned as an AI-ready enterprise database, the release brings built-in AI capabilities and closer integration with Microsoft’s data platform as part of Microsoft’s effort to modernize enterprise data platforms.