SQL Server Data Warehousing

SQL Server Data Warehousing News

February 12, 2019 12 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.
November 27, 2018 27 Nov'18
Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Oracle 19c start to rev

A new Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance service seeks to span the gap between cloud and on-premises systems. Meanwhile, Oracle also has cloud plans of the data kind.
November 12, 2018 12 Nov'18
Enterprise Power BI platform advances with SSRS, 'dataflows'

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.
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.

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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
Microsoft Cosmos DB takes Azure databases to a higher level

Azure Cosmos DB brings a new element to the database lineup of Microsoft's cloud platform, offering multiple data models and a scalable environment for distributed applications. Continue Reading
Expect big data doings at upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference

Ignite 2017 and the Microsoft data portfolio are the topics of this edition of the Talking Data podcast. On tap is a closer look at Azure Cosmos DB. Continue Reading

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New SQL Server 2017 features give good reasons for fast upgrades

The new SQL Server 2017 adds support for Linux and a variety of other new features that could justify upgrades to the revamped database platform, even coming so soon after the 2016 release. Continue Reading
Conquer real-time operational analytics in SQL Server 2016

Analytics helps improve business operations, and SQL Server 2016 users can master it -- in real time, using operational data in a transactional database. Continue Reading
Shining a light on SQL Server storage tactics

A good storage plan is key to proper database management no matter what system database administrators are working in. Without a sufficient SQL Server storage plan, the system may run out of space or process tasks too slowly. This handbook examines ... Continue Reading

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Five SQL Server 2012 business intelligence features

The BI Semantic Model and Data Quality Services: These are two of the five SQL Server 2012 BI features that highlight this database release. Continue Reading
Set database constraints using SQL Server Management Studio Table Designer

In addition to creating tables and adding columns, SQL Server Management Studio Table Designer can also set constraints. Continue Reading
Using SQL Server Management Studio Table Designer to create a table

Creating a table correctly in SQL Server can be pretty tricky, but using SQL Server Management Studio Table Designer makes it easier. Continue Reading