SQL Server 2016 is making numerous enhancements to In-Memory OLTP in order to make it easier to use and better performing.

As of the January CU releases, these caution messages have been updated, and Microsoft is now recommending the ongoing proactive installation of CUs as they have become available.

Microsoft announces that there second SQL Server 2016 release candidate SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 1, is now available for downloading.

Microsoft has noted that with RC1, the SQL Server stretch Database service on Microsoft Azure is now the default data storage service on Azure for Stretch Database.

Microsoft is turning the crank on its SQL Server 2016 launch machine by going after Oracle database users with a migration offer.

Microsoft announces the new version of Analysis Services and Reporting Services Management Packs. They also released a new SQL Server Dashboards Management Pack, which includes the dashboard components.

Microsoft announces the preview of the new SQL Server Stretch Database service.

Microsoft announces their first SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 0, is now available for downloading.

Microsoft has announced the latest preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

Microsoft has announced a new update for SSDT Preview, which is now available.

SQL Server 2016 Upgrade Advisor Preview is a standalone tool which enables users of earlier versions of SQL Server to identify their requirement for upgrading their SQL Server database to the most recent version of SQL Server.

Microsoft just made a bold move by announcing the availability of its popular database, SQL Server for Linux.

Microsoft SQL Server team recently announced the Community Technology Preview (CTP) version 3.3 of its next version of SQL Server, SQL Server 2016. The CTP 3.3 is now available for download!