Accelerate SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc
We’re excited to announce a new migration experience in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration.
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SQL Server 2016
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Protect and modernize SQL Server 2016 workloads with Microsoft
We encourage all our customers running SQL Server 2016 to start planning for the end of support. -
Save money on Microsoft SQL Server licensing with Microsoft Azure Arc
We’re simplifying deployment and cost management by using modern pay-as-you-go subscription for SQL Server software running on any cloud provider. -
Update on the support of DBCC CLONEDATABASE for production use
Effective March 1, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue support for the use of the DBCC CLONEDATABASE command in production deployments. -
Open sourcing the R and Python language extensions for SQL Server
For the past decade, data science has become integral to many enterprise applications. -
Modernize your SQL Server at the PASS Summit 2018
Each year thousands of data professionals make the annual visit to Seattle, Washington for the Professional Association for SQL Server Summit. -
Microsoft releases the latest update of Analytics Platform System
Microsoft is pleased to announce that the Analytics Platform System (APS) appliance update 7 (AU7) is now generally available. -
SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 is now available
The SQL Server team is excited to bring you the second service pack release for SQL Server 2016. -
Keeping freight moving in Denmark with SQL Server 2016
Efficient data management keeps goods flowing smoothly in Denmark. -
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 5: Consistent data environment across hybrid cloud environments
Have you ever seen a tree that simultaneously bears completely different species of fruit? It’s a real thing: apples, plums, oranges, lemons, and peaches all growing on the same tree. -
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 4: Reach insights faster by running analytics at the point of creation
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Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 3: database uptime and reliability
This is the third post in a five-part blog series.
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