For May, Patch Tuesday means 139 updates — but no zero-days

Microsoft delivered fixes for issues affecting everything from Windows to Office, .NET, and SQL Server, and several patches ...
InfoWorld

A better way to work with SQL Server

It’s time to switch to a new development tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL. Here’s how to get started with the MSSQL ...
GitHub

A powerful multi-database server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide AI assistants with structured access to databases.

The DB MCP Server provides a standardized way for AI models to interact with multiple databases simultaneously. Built on the FreePeak/cortex framework, it enables AI assistants to execute SQL queries, ...
theregister

Bug hunter tracks down three massive MCP flaws and one vendor won't fix theirs

Security vulnerabilities in MCP servers for three popular database projects could let attackers execute unintended SQL statements on Apache Doris, exfiltrate sensitive metadata from Alibaba RDS, and ...
Redmondmag.com

SQL Server 2016 Changed the Database World -- Now Its Final Countdown Has Begun

As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.