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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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Important support changes for SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005
There are some important support changes coming up for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005. -
The Next Step in BI: Predicting the Future
With the confluence of easily accessible data sources and powerful and available business intelligence and predictive analytic tools, we’ve entered a new era where data itself has become the platform for new application development. -
Customers are seeking industry-specific solutions utilizing Microsoft Business Intelligence platform stack
The Microsoft BI team has seen consistent demand from our customers for industry-specific solutions that utilize the Microsoft Business Intelligence platform stack. -
Microsoft offering New Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server Data Migration Assistant
Microsoft announced today the release of two new resources that save customers time and money by taking advantage of interoperable Microsoft technologies. -
Announcing Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 at TDWI World Conference
Today February 14, 2011 Microsoft announced SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse 3. -
New Ways to Drive Top-Line Growth
How IT Can Drive Top-Line Growth By Joe Mullich As the world emerges from 24 months of economic turmoil, “companies are looking for technology, innovation, and reinvention of their business models,” says Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Office at Microsoft. -
Department Store Chain Stein Mart Speeds Their Reporting, Saves $600,000 a Year in Tech Costs
Florida-based Stein Mart, a large department store chain with 268 locations in the US, relies heavily on up-to-date data analysis and reporting for inventory management and promotional reviews. -
HP Business Decision Appliance – A Closer Look at Backup and Availability Features
Today we announced the availability of the HP Business Decision Appliance. -
SQL Server Appliances – A Workload-based Appliance Design Philosophy
I run the Appliance Engineering team for SQL Server. -
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 is available for download and use with WebMatrix
The SQL Server Compact team is happy to announce that the next version of Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4. -
Business Intelligence Recap of 2010
Ah yes. The closing of another great year and the promise of a new year is just around the corner. -
SQL Server 2005 SP4 RTM Now Available for Download
The RTM version of Service Pack 4 (SP4) for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is now available for download, and includes SQL Server 2005 SP3 cumulative updates 1 to 11, customer requested fixes and the SQL Server 2005 SP4 database engine support for DAC operations.
