Insight Through Integration: SQL Server 2012 Parallel Data Warehouse – PolyBase Demo
SQL Server 2012 PDW has a feature called PolyBase, that enables you to integrate Hadoop data with PDW data.
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Develop and Test New SQL Server Apps, Scale Existing Apps and Unlock Hybrid Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services
Today Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, which includes Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks to keep your Windows Azure connected to your on-premises infrastructure and applications. -
The Complete SQL Server Holiday Guide
Ideally the holidays are a time to catch up with friends, family and food. -
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. -
Get your SQL Server database ready for SQL Azure!
One of our lab project teams was pretty busy while the rest of us were taking a break between Christmas and New Year’s here in Redmond. -
Last Chance to Add to the #SQLFamily
For the past couple of weeks we’ve been asking you to submit stories about how the #SQLFamily gives back to you. -
Cloud Service Providers are Going “Live” with SQL Server 2012 RC0
A few months back we announced SQL Server 2012 availability on Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). -
Two New Training Programs for SQL MCM Preparedness
We are pleased to announce two new training opportunities being launched by Microsoft Learning to help prepare candidates for the Certified Master exams or for anyone looking to take their SQL Server skills to the next level. -
Breakthrough Insight: Unlocking new insights with data exploration and visualization across the organization with SQL Server Code Name “Denali”
With SQL Server Code Name “Denali” we are excited to provide new end-user capabilities for rapid data exploration and visualization through project “Crescent” and the award winning PowerPivot. -
Application Integration Partner of the Year
Microsoft is pleased to announce Solidsoft as Application Integration Partner of the Year. -
HP Won as the 2011 Data Platform Partner of the Year!
We are very proud to announce our Data Platform Partner of the year as HP! This marks a large milestone in HP’s partnership with Microsoft in the Application Platform area with the significant joint investment of $250MM in the HP-Microsoft Infrastructure to Applications initiative and with dedicated resources in engineering, product, sales, marketing, channel and […] -
Virtualize SQL Server with Hyper-V and System Center
At this week’s Microsoft Management Summit conference (MMS), we are discussing how we are taking virtualization beyond OS and Infrastructure, with SQL Server as a key workload and an important element of a Private Cloud Platform.
Explore SQL Server 2025
Accelerate your AI application’s time to market by harnessing the power of your data and the built-in AI capabilities of SQL Server 2025, the enterprise database with best-in-class security, performance, and availability.
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