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May 16, 2018 16 May'18
Azure Cosmos DB features, pricing morph with new provisioning model

The ability to provision Azure Cosmos DB throughput at the database level could come with pricing sticker shock for some users of Microsoft's multimodel database.
March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18
ObjectRocket launches Azure MongoDB service

Count ObjectRocket among those pursuing Azure MongoDB deployments. This open source NoSQL database continues to find traction on the web and in the cloud.
September 26, 2017 26 Sep'17
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for Linux hits GA, IT pros encouraged

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 becomes available in October. In addition to a version that runs on Linux, new features include support for Python-based analytics.
July 27, 2017 27 Jul'17
SQL Server for Linux gets closer -- Windows database adds HA traits

SQL Server for Linux has gained added features on its way to general availability as part of the almost-ready SQL Server 2017. Meanwhile, its Windows-based brother is upping its high availability quotient.

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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
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
How much do you really know about SQL Server 2016 licensing?

Should you use Server + CAL licensing for SQL Server 2016 or does Per Core licensing offer more bang for your buck? Read our primer and take this quiz to see if you'd choose right. Continue Reading

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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
Notre Dame seeks SQL Server performance baseline for run to cloud

Establishing SQL Server performance baselines is a crucial first step for cloud migrations, says a University of Notre Dame DBA, who is using database monitoring software to do so. Continue Reading

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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
Common SQL Server 2016 licensing scenarios and how they work

Microsoft software licensing can be tough to manage -- so let's analyze some of the different situations for licensing SQL Server 2016 that enterprises will likely face. Continue Reading
SQL Server Installation Center steps for SQL Server 2016 upgrades

Consultant Michael Otey provides a step-by-step guide to upgrading from SQL Server 2014 to the 2016 release using the SQL Server Installation Center and Microsoft's upgrade wizard. 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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