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SQL Server Migration Strategies and Planning 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 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 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.

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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
Tips and tricks to cut your SQL Server cloud costs

Running SQL Server in the cloud can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. These tips show you where wasteful spending happens and how to keep your database cloud bill low. Continue Reading
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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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
Five SQL Server database trends to be prepared for in 2018

Here's a list of notable trends related to SQL Server that IT teams should be ready for over the next 12 months. Among them: increased use of the cloud, AI, Linux and containers. 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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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. Continue Reading
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
Five SQL Server maintenance steps you should take -- ASAP

Putting off SQL Server administration tasks can lead to problems. Do these often-neglected database maintenance items to help keep your systems running smoothly. Continue Reading

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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
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
Some new Windows Azure integration features in SQL Server 2014

Microsoft is all about the cloud SQL Server 2014, especially if it's Microsoft's own cloud. That's why there is built-in Azure integration. Continue Reading

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