Last year, Microsoft announced SQL Server 2019, its new database management system (DBMS) that helps manage both relational and non-relational databases through a common service. It runs on-premise, in the cloud, and on Azure Stack as well.

Today, the Redmond firm has announced that the first release candidate (RC1) for SQL Server 2019 Reporting Services (SSRS 2019) is now available for download. Previously, Power BI Report Server had been utilized to deliver updates to SQL Server customers. Now, however, the first feature update for the core Reporting Services product has been released as part of this year’s release wave.

To expand a bit on some of the aforementioned capabilities, Managed Instance is Azure SQL Database’s new deployment option that provides “near 100% compatibility” with the most recent SQL Server releases. Currently, however, database credentials will be needed to connect to any Managed Instance. Moving on, customers can connect to Analysis Services models hosted in Power BI Premium using Microsoft Report Builder or SQL Server Data Tools, and then publish reports to SSRS 2019. Stored Windows user IDs and passwords will be required in such cases. Read On: