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What 2019 holds in store for SQL Server users
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users.
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Learn what SQL Server 2019 has to offer
The SQL Server 2019 release includes new big data integration features, a collection of database engine enhancements and improved Linux and container support.
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SQL Server, Azure users try to keep up with updates
Microsoft is updating SQL Server and Azure SQL Database more quickly than it did in the past -- and keeping up with the new releases can be a tough task for DBAs.
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Microsoft DBMS updates in spotlight at PASS Summit 2018
Microsoft released a second preview of SQL Server 2019 and said users can now run applications in either on-premises SQL Server systems or its Azure SQL Database cloud service.
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High availability steps for SQL Server cloud systems
The cloud isn't immune to system failures. You can increase database uptime and prevent data losses with these high availability best practices for SQL Server in the cloud.
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Dockerfiles boost SQL Server container automation
As many in IT have learned the hard way, building software containers for systems like SQL Server can be tough. That's where Dockerfiles come in to help automate the process.
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What 2019 holds in store for SQL Server users
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users.
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R and Python bring new look to SQL Server
Python and R are among the tools in the SQL Server machine learning toolkit. Native T-SQL scoring is also on the agenda, as uncovered at PASS Summit 2017.
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Spectre, Meltdown bugs threaten SQL Server performance
Microsoft has responded to the Spectre and Meltdown chip vulnerabilities with patches and other fixes. But IT teams need to sort out SQL Server performance issues they may create.
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Get the most out of SQL Operations Studio
Microsoft's newest tool, SQL Operations Studio, provides DBAs with a free, lightweight option for managing SQL Server and Azure databases. Use these tips when trying it out.
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What 2019 holds in store for SQL Server users
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users.
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Learn what SQL Server 2019 has to offer
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An introduction to what's new in SQL Server 2019
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Azure SQL DW Gen2 closes cloud data warehouse speed gap
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Master SQL DATEPART, GETDATE, DATENAME functions
SQL datetime functions DATEPART, GETDATE and DATENAME can retrieve the date and time or other individual parts of a value. Here's how to master these T-SQL tools.
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Answers to five FAQs on using SQL Server in containers
Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you through some of them.
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Four ways to secure your SQL Server database
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SQL Server 2019, cloud to be big topics at PASS Summit
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Exit strategies for end of SQL Server 2008 R2 support
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Shining a light on SQL Server storage tactics
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Pricing out the new Windows Azure SQL Database
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E-Handbook | April 2014
Developments in SQL Server BI point to focus on self-service, users
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Understanding SQL Server virtualization
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E-Handbook | May 2013
Understanding Microsoft SQL Server business intelligence options
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Answers to five FAQs on using SQL Server in containers
Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you through some of them.
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NVMe Storage in the Cloud using the Lsv2-series Azure VMs
There are those cases when VMs need super fast storage in the cloud. Now Azure has an offering to get you that storage speed. With the introduction of the Lsv2-series of VMs, you can now get NVMe storage on your Azure VMs. Like with the other VM sizes, the more CPU that you purchase, the...
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Should SQL Servers be rebooted weekly
There are people out there that reboot SQL Servers (or all servers) weekly. Usually the argument that I hear for doing this is that SQL Server has memory leaks which can only be resolved by rebooting Windows. My argument against this, is that no SQL Server doesn’t have memory leaks which ...Continue Reading
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Talend's Stitch buy leads to Azure loader for masses
Cloud data warehouses see serious data transformation work moving cloud side. Talend's first integration with Stitch, which it recently bought, reflects the trend.
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SQL Server Migration Strategies and Planning
SQL Server, Azure users try to keep up with updates
Microsoft is updating SQL Server and Azure SQL Database more quickly than it did in the past -- and keeping up with the new releases can be a tough task for DBAs.
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SQL Server Business Intelligence Strategies
Microsoft takes new steps on Power BI enterprise plan
Microsoft embeds its SSRS reporting software and more-advanced data preparation tools in Power BI, part of a plan to blend self-service and enterprise BI for users.