Microsoft SQL Server Blog
SQL Server 2016 end of support is here: Plan your next steps
See what changes as SQL Server 2016 reaches end of support.
Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate
Built on a consistent Microsoft SQL foundation from on premises to the cloud, Azure SQL brings AI capabilities directly into your database experience.
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Next Up! Talk Time with PASS Program Director Adam Jorgensen
This week, we had the opportunity to have a quick chat with Adam Jorgensen, Director of PASS Programs, about the upcoming event in Charlotte, North Carolina. -
In-Memory OLTP Common Design Pattern – High Data Input Rate/Shock Absorber
As the SQL Server 2014 In-memory OLTP team began working with customers we recognized some common design patterns where the In-memory OLTP engine was a great fit. -
Data as a Competitive Differentiator for Financial Institutions
Organizations today are collecting more types and sizes of data than ever before, and are seeking ways to gain actionable insights from that data. -
New AMR Tool: Simplifying the Migration to In-Memory OLTP
As we have addressed in previous blog articles, the transition into SQL Server In-Memory OLTP is not as simple as flipping a switch. -
Let’s Talk PASS Summit with Microsoft’s Conor Cunningham
As you know, the SQL Server event of the year, PASS Summit, is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina this October. -
Register Before September 16th to Save on the Summit
PASS Summit 2013 is quickly approaching. -
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start–September 13th
If you’re already familiar with database fundamentals and you’ve worked with SQL Server, the Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start course will help you take your skills to the next level. -
Solving Session Management Database Bottlenecks with In-Memory OLTP
As we started working with early adopters on the SQL Server 2014 In-memory OLTP engine (project codenamed Hekaton) one of the first scenarios we ran into involved a session management database in SQL Server. -
PASS Summit 2013 – Get the 411 on Sessions
Join community experts and Microsoft leaders October 15-18th at 2013 PASS Summit in Charlotte!  Quentin Clark, VP of Microsoft’s Data Platform Group, is returning to kick off the event with Wednesday’s keynote talking about innovations behind Microsoft’s database platform and business intelligence solutions – on premise and in the cloud. -
Training Opportunities at PASS Summit 2013 – Register Now!
Thomas LaRock is a Microsoft Certified Master, a SQL Server MVP, a VMWare vExpert, and a Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 15 years’ experience in the IT industry in various roles such as programmer, developer, analyst, and database administrator. -
Improved Application Availability During Online Operations in SQL Server 2014
SQL Server 2014 introduces enhancements to two common database maintenance operations namely Partition Switching and Online Index Rebuild which greatly increases enterprise application availability by reducing maintenance downtime impact. -
Watch Now – Faster Business Insights for All. Big Data. Small Data. All Data.
At Microsoft we believe that data, big and small, goes through a process or lifecycle called the Data Science Process, and is as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago.
