In late September 2026, the following updates and
enhancements were made to Azure SQL:
Database
Hub in Microsoft Fabric is a unified experience for discovering, managing,
monitoring, and optimizing databases across SQL Server, Azure SQL,
PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Fabric SQL. By bringing AI-powered
insights and agents into a single control plane, Database Hub simplifies
database operations and helps you modernize your data estate.
You
can now increase the number of databases allowed in a Hyperscale Elastic
pool to 50.
Azure
SQL Database now supports local time zones, enabling applications to
operate using a configured time zone without requiring custom logic or
workarounds.
The
MSSQL extension’s modernized landing page makes it easier to discover
features and get started quickly.
You
can now use a single Azure SQL Managed Instance link to replicate multiple
databases from SQL Server Always On Availability Groups to Azure SQL
Managed Instance.