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The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes – Ensuring Peace of Mind
Once again it’s on! We hope you enjoy this fourth episode of the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where you’re getting a peak into workings of the SQL Server Engineering Team with previously unheard stories from team members as they developed and tested SQL Server 2012. -
Guest Blog Post: Is SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Class? Absolutely!
I had the good fortune of being part of a recent benchmark study that looked to see how SQL Server 2012 could handle massive volumes of content under active operation. -
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Organizational Security and Compliance
Welcome to the third episode of the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where we’re providing a unique look into some interesting stories and perspectives from members of the SQL Server Engineering Team as they developed SQL Server 2012. -
TechEd’s Just Around the Corner – Immerse yourself in the Data Platform
With TechEd North America, June 11-14, 2012, and TechEd Europe, June 26-29, 2012, just around the corner, we wanted to share with you some of the exiting session content and speakers. -
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: A Behind the Scenes View of Blazing Fast Performance
Last week we kicked off the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, the first episode covering SQL Server AlwaysOn was just the beginning of this unique 12-part look into the SQL Server Engineering Team. -
Win New SQL Server T-Shirts by Following the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series
Prior to the launch of SQL Server 2012, we asked the SQL Family to vote for their favorite new SQL Server t-shirt based on six original designs. -
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Look into Required 9s and Data Protection
Welcome to the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series! If you haven’t read The Fantastic 12 of SQL Server 2012. -
Customers achieving Breakthrough Insight with SQL Server 2012: Volvo Car Corporation, ABB SpA, Klout, Stein Mart and Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Last week at the Gartner Business Intelligence Summit in Los Angeles we heard from customers such as Revlon, Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LA Fitness and Great Western Bank talking about the benefits of using Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to solve a variety of business issues. -
SQL Server Training at its Best: Join us in Dallas for PASS SQLRally 2012
With PASS SQLRally Dallas just a month away, Microsoft SQL Server Senior Marketing Manager and PASS Director Jennifer Moser talked with PASS President Bill Graziano about what to expect at the May 10-11, 2012 conference focusing on all things SQL Server. -
The coming in-memory database tipping point.
In this post I want to spend some time discussing “in-memory” database technologies and Microsoft’s technical roadmap in this space. -
Guest Blog by EMC: Mission Critical Confidence meets Efficient and Powerful
With the launch of SQL Server 2012, Microsoft is changing the game in the world of data management. -
Guest Blog Post by Dell: Microsoft and Dell make Data Warehouse Attainable for Everyone
To stay competitive, organizations must become more and more adept at managing and mining data to identify trends, measure return on investment, maximize performance and minimize risks.