Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for late-February 2026

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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