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Microsoft SQL Server Platforms News

November 30, 2018 30 Nov'18
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.
November 29, 2018 29 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.
November 08, 2018 08 Nov'18
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.
October 31, 2018 31 Oct'18
PASS Summit 2018 spotlights new demands on SQL Server DBAs

This year's PASS Summit comes as SQL Server 2019 looms and the cloud becomes a bigger factor. PASS board member Tim Ford talks about key trends ahead of it.

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Microsoft SQL Server Platforms Get Started

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Quick start tips for using the new MSSQL-CLI SQL query tool

The new MSSQL-CLI command-line tool provides many enhancements over SQLCMD CLI that enable you to quickly write and run T-SQL queries across Linux, macOS and Windows. Continue Reading
MySQL

MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) based on SQL (Structured Query Language). Continue Reading
relational database

A relational database is a set of formally described tables from which data can be accessed or reassembled in many different ways without having to reorganize the database tables. Continue Reading

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The most useful new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2019

SQL Server 2019 includes welcome new features, particularly updates to its indexing and high availability capabilities and added SQL Server on Linux functionality. Continue Reading
How Azure SQL DW Gen2 boosts cloud data warehouse's performance

The Gen2 version of Azure SQL Data Warehouse gives Microsoft's cloud data warehouse a shot in the arm on performance, making it more competitive with rival technologies. Continue Reading
Seven reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2012

Support for early versions of SQL Server has ended. But rather than upgrade to SQL Server 2014, companies are turning to SQL Server 2012. Here is why. Continue Reading

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4 strategies to beat the SQL Server 2008 support cutoff

The looming end of SQL Server 2008 extended support should spur database teams into action. Consider these four options to extend security updates or migrate your aging SQL Server systems. Continue Reading
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
Database trends to watch after SQL Server 2005 end of life

Two database industry experts discuss infrastructure and analytics trends to consider for database upgrades following the end of SQL Server 2005 extended support. Continue Reading

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Five steps for a successful backup of a stored procedure in SQL Server

Follow these steps to use Management Studio for SQL 2005 for a successful SQL Server stored procedure backup. Continue Reading
Pros and cons of SQL Server 2012

Performance and support top the lists of pros for going to SQL Server 2012. But application compatibility and “the unknown” might keep you away for now. Continue Reading
Speed up execution times in Microsoft SQL Azure

Compare the time cost of database calls to SQL Azure versus calls to a local server and get recommendations for improving the speed of database calls to SQL Azure. Continue Reading

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