What’s new across Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026
Azure SQL Dev Corner published “What’s new across Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026” by Anna Hoffman on 2026-09-29. Here is what it covers and why it matters for SQL Server & Data developers.
What was announced From the source
Azure SQL Dev Corner published “What’s new across Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026” by Anna Hoffman on 2026-09-29.
The publisher summarises it as: “Live From Barcelona Woo! I’m posting this live from the first ever European SQLCon (joint conference with FabCon EU), and the second ever SQLCon. The energy here is great, as the community comes together in Barcelona and as we prepare…”
The post is organised into these sections:
- Live From Barcelona
- Hybrid and migration
- Enterprise-ready SQL estate
- AI and developer experiences
- What next
At a glance · SQL Server & Data
What was announcedWhy it mattersWho should careWhat to do next
Why it matters Analysis
Most .NET applications depend on a relational database. Updates to SQL Server, Azure SQL and their client libraries can change features, compatibility and performance characteristics that applications rely on.
Who should care Analysis
- Developers using SQL Server or Azure SQL from .NET
- Database administrators
- Teams using Microsoft.Data.SqlClient or EF Core
What to do next Analysis
- Read the full post on Azure SQL Dev Corner for details, code samples and documentation links.
- Test client library updates against your database configuration.
- Review connection, authentication and encryption settings when upgrading drivers.
Sources and further reading
- Original post on Azure SQL Dev Corner (original source)
Original: “What’s new across Microsoft SQL at SQLCon/FabCon Europe 2026”, Azure SQL Dev Corner, published 29 Sep 2026, retrieved 16 Oct 2026. This article was generated from the official source using our structured templates and passed automated quality checks. Spotted a mistake? See our corrections policy.