Windows Azure HDInsight Released for GA
Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Azure HDInsight, its cloud-based distribution of Hadoop.
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A Look Back at PASS Summit 2013
PASS Summit 2013 has been over for a little more than a week and we are already looking forward to what’s next in 2014. -
Backup and Restore Enhancements in SQL Server 2014 CTP2
SQL Server 2014 CTP2 includes three SQL Server Backup and Restore enhancements. -
Smart, Secure, Cost-Effective: SQL Server Back Up to Windows Azure
Microsoft recently announced several new ways to back up and recover SQL Server databases with Windows Azure. -
Customers Gain Roadmap for the Future with Microsoft, SQL Server 2014 and In-Memory OLTP
There’s a lot of excitement around the In-Memory OLTP database engine in SQL Server 2014—and for good reason. -
Cloud Data Warehousing – The Fastest Time To Value
In the past, deploying a data warehouse has been a costly affair. -
SQL Server 2014 CTP 2 Now Available
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 CTP2 was announced by Quentin Clark during the Microsoft SQL PASS 2013 keynote. -
SQL Server 2014: Pushing the Boundaries of In-Memory Performance
This morning, during my keynote at the Professional Association of SQL Server (PASS) Summit 2013, I discussed how customers are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for businesses today using the advanced technologies in our data platform. -
The 411 on the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 In-Memory OLTP Blog Series
This summer we started blogging about all of the innovation in the products that make up the Microsoft Cloud OS vision. -
Microsoft is on the Move — to Charlotte!
PASS Summit is just right around the corner and we are very excited to share all of our hard work with you! Microsoft is sending over 140 people to Charlotte, NC to share our excitement about SQL Server & BI and spend time with our enthusiastic community. -
In-Memory OLTP: How Durability is Achieved for Memory-Optimized Tables
In-memory OLTP provides full durability for memory-optimized tables. -
Free Online Training: SQL Server Jump Starts October 16 & 18
SQL Server professionals, join us October 16 and 18 for two fast-paced, demo filled days of free training, live and online! If you aren’t able to attend PASS, you can take advantage of these 2 full days of expert led instruction.
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