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SQL Server Data Warehousing News

November 21, 2017 21 Nov'17
Microsoft Azure cloud database activity takes off at Connect();

Microsoft Connect(); 2017 saw the addition of MariaDB and Cassandra to the Azure cloud database lineup. Also discussed: A set of Spark-based analytics services called Azure Databricks.
July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17
Azure SQL Data Warehouse turns up the heat, expands processing power

Spirited competition is under way among cloud providers as they enhance large-scale relational data warehouses in the cloud. An Azure SQL Data Warehouse update by Microsoft is the latest example.
May 18, 2017 18 May'17
Azure Cosmos multimodel database delivers features familiar and new

There are bits of DocumentDB at the foundation of Microsoft's Azure Cosmos DB, a multimodel database that supports multiple modes of data processing.
April 21, 2017 21 Apr'17
SQL Server 2017 makes Python a first-class citizen for analytics

Python is no longer a database outsider at Microsoft. The programming language is riding alongside R for analytics uses as SQL Server 2017 moves to its second preview release.

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U-SQL

U-SQL is a Microsoft query language that combines a declarative SQL-like syntax with C# programming, enabling it to be used to process both structured and unstructured data in big data environments. Continue Reading
How to use a SQL Server create database script to set up databases

You can create SQL Server databases manually, but knowing how to do a scripted database setup is valuable. Here are the steps involved in executing a create database script. Continue Reading
How to use Python in SQL Server 2017 to run analytics applications

From installation to implementation, here are the basic details on how to take advantage of the Python programming language in SQL Server 2017. Continue Reading

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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
A closer look at Python-SQL Server 2017 integration

Looking to take advantage of SQL Server 2017's support for Python? Here's what you need to know to get started on using the analytics programming language with Microsoft's database. 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
Examining SQL Server 2012 data warehouse appliances

Take a look at some HP and Dell SQL Server 2012 data warehouse appliances to see if any might fit your business needs. 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

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