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Microsoft SQL Server Database Development News

September 25, 2018 25 Sep'18
SQL Server 2019 preview brings Hadoop, Spark and AI into DBMS

A SQL Server 2019 preview brings Hadoop and Spark into the fold, positioning the database as an all-purpose data portal. Azure Cosmos DB also gets an update.
June 11, 2018 11 Jun'18
Proposed Microsoft-GitHub buy confirms open source role in cloud

The looming Microsoft-GitHub pairing confirms the company's rebirth as an open source friend. Data tools on the Azure cloud are part of the motivation.
May 16, 2018 16 May'18
Azure Cosmos DB features, pricing morph with new provisioning model

The ability to provision Azure Cosmos DB throughput at the database level could come with pricing sticker shock for some users of Microsoft's multimodel database.
March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18
ObjectRocket launches Azure MongoDB service

Count ObjectRocket among those pursuing Azure MongoDB deployments. This open source NoSQL database continues to find traction on the web and in the cloud.

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flat file

A flat file is a collection of data stored in a two-dimensional database in which similar yet discrete strings of information are stored as records in a table. Continue Reading
schema

In computer programming, a schema (pronounced SKEE-mah) is the organization or structure for a database, while in artificial intelligence (AI) a schema is a formal expression of an inference rule. Continue Reading
denormalization

Denormalization is the process of adding precomputed redundant data to an otherwise normalized relational database to improve read performance of the database. Continue Reading

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Storage and database innovation evolve in tandem

Faster storage means faster database operations. Discover how developments and innovation in storage improves the performance and flexibility of database technology. Continue Reading
SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options for migrating SQL Server to Azure. Continue Reading
How SQL Server DevOps processes help break down data silos

DevOps can help organizations dismantle data silos in SQL Server and other database systems -- and replace organizational silos with cross-functional teams. Continue Reading

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RDBMS (relational database management system)

A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database. Continue Reading
SQL Server performance tuning best practices for DBAs

Tuning database performance is a complex process, but consultant Joey D'Antoni details a list of SQL Server performance tuning best practices that can make it easier. Continue Reading
Microsoft technology refresh touches SQL Server, integration tooling

Microsoft is at work on a delicate technology refresh affecting database tuning and architecture, as well as data integration and business intelligence. Continue Reading

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What's the difference between DDL and DML?

What's the difference between DDL and DML? Get the answer and see examples of data manipulation language and data definition language commands for SQL databases. Continue Reading
Five tips to avoid a performance bottleneck or other SQL Server snares

Basit Farooq provides five tips for SQL Server users, from avoiding a hardware performance bottleneck to dealing with database design. Continue Reading
SQL CONSTRAINT clauses: FOREIGN KEY, CHECK and DEFAULT

In SQL Server, SQL CONSTRAINT clauses let you control values entered into a column. Learn about FOREIGN KEY, CHECK and DEFAULT constraints here. Continue Reading