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May 07, 2019
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May'19
Microsoft expands Azure cloud database options
A raft of expansions across Microsoft's Azure cloud database tier adds capabilities that target high-end workloads and shops that prefer open source options.
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February 12, 2019
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Feb'19
Talend Stitch tools load data to Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Cloud data warehouses see serious data transformation work moving to the cloud. Talend's first integration with Stitch, which it recently bought, reflects the trend.
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November 30, 2018
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Faster R&D pace complicates SQL Server upgrades for users
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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November 29, 2018
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Nov'18
Microsoft data platform gets new cloud, on-prem features
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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Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system, or RDBMS, that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications in corporate IT environments Continue Reading
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5 FAQs on SQL Server containers and how to manage them
Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you through some of them. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Azure SQL Database nears parity with SQL Server
Microsoft is adding functionality to Azure SQL Database to enable users to migrate more SQL Server applications to the cloud platform and run bigger databases on it. Continue Reading
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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SQL Server vs. MySQL: Learn the differences
MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server relational databases have their pros and cons. Weigh the differences between SQL Server and MySQL features, costs, functionality and more. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of using SQL Server audit triggers for DBAs
Using triggers to capture audit information in SQL Server can be instrumental in keeping track of database use and changes. But they aren't a perfect fit for all cases. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases
SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database activities easier for database administrators. Continue Reading
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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
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SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs
Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the top questions that auditors ask. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Microsoft SQL Server Management Issues Issues
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Migrating SQL Server to Microsoft Azure SQL Database as a service
Microsoft Azure SQL Database compatibility problems disappeared in V12, clearing the path for a SQL database migration to the cloud. Here's how to make the move. Continue Reading
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How DH2i container management software can lower licensing fees
Asante and Eversheds both cut SQL Server licensing costs using the new DH2i container management software, DxEnterprise. DH2i plans to compete with Microsoft. Continue Reading
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Top four tips for virtualizing your SQL Server instance
The increasing need for SQL Server instances is raising costs. Basit Farooq shows you how to control the costs through effective virtualization. Continue Reading