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SQL Server on Azure Local is now generally available
With SQL Server on Azure Local, customers can modernize where their data resides while maintaining control over infrastructure, connectivity, and data placement.
What’s next for SQL? Performance, scale, AI, and developer productivity at the European SQL Community Conference
Join Microsoft Fabric and SQL Community Conference 2026 in Barcelona to explore SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, developer productivity tools, and the future of AI-powered data platforms.
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Introducing xVelocity in-memory technologies in SQL Server 2012 for 10-100X performance
In a fast evolving new world of data you need immediate answers to any question you ask about your business. -
SQL Server 2012 Momentum Continues with Virtual Launch Event
Today the SQL Server team is proud to be bringing you another milestone as part of our product launch, the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event. -
SQL Server 2012 Released to Manufacturing
Exciting news! Microsoft announced today that SQL Server 2012 has released to manufacturing. -
Free eBook on PowerShell by William Stanek for SQL Server Launch Attendees
On March 7th, 2012, registered attendees of the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event will get the chance to download free of charge the eBook of Windows PowerShell 2. -
Do we have the tools we need to navigate the New World of Data?
Last October at the PASS Summit we began discussing our strategy and product roadmap for Big Data including embracing Hadoop as part of our data platform and providing insights to all users on any data. -
Big Data for Everyone: Using Microsoft’s Familiar BI Tools with Hadoop
The Microsoft BI blog series on Microsoft’s Big Data technologies continues with a guest post from Ashvini Sharma discussing how organizations can benefit from Microsoft BI tools connecting to Hadoop. -
Big Data, Hadoop and StreamInsight™
The O’Reilly Strata Conference On Making Data Work is less than a week away. -
Guest Post from EMC: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 & EMC VMAXe; A Perfect Match
Successful companies do their best to stand out, to provide offerings of value and to balance quality, functionality and cost. -
Try Power View for a Chance to Win Prizes
Our friends in the Microsoft BI Team are kicking off a new contest today centered on Power View, and you will have the opportunity to participate and win prizes. -
New Video: The History of SQL Server
The history of SQL Server dates back to 1989 when the product came about as a result of a partnership between Microsoft, Sybase, and Ashton-Tate. -
Back by popular demand: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) Accelerated Exam Preparation Program
Our first online live accelerated training program for SQL Server MCM was such a hit that we’re bringing it back starting March 6. -
The Pragmatic Works Foundation: From Student to Teacher
Several years ago, I worked for a company where I felt my potential wasn’t being tapped into.
