AZ557522 - Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for late-February 2026

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Published

Feb 25, 2026

Status

In preview

Timeline

  • February 2026
    Preview

Product

Azure SQL Database

Tag

Features

Category

Databases
Hybrid + multicloud

Description

In late-February 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: 

  • Manage your databases directly from the dialog using actions such as Name, Rename, and Drop.  
  • Import a flat file to your database in the MSSQL Extension for Visual Studio Code.  
  • Database Backup dialog now provides options for backup type, destination, compression, encryption, and other advanced settings.  

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