SQL Server 2017: Fast, faster, and the fastest database everywhere you need it
This post was authored by Bob Ward, Principal Architect, Database Systems Group “I feel the need, the need for speed”.
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Six reasons to consider SQL Server 2017—especially if you’re on Linux
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Keeping freight moving in Denmark with SQL Server 2016
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SQL Server community-driven enhancements in SQL Server 2017
This post was authored by the SQL Server Tiger Team Although SQL Server 2016 runs faster, SQL Server 2017 promises to run even faster and empower customers to run smarter with intelligent database features like the ability to run advanced analytics using Python in a parallelized and highly scalable way, the ability to store and […] -
Resumable Online Index Rebuild is in public preview for SQL Server 2017 CTP 2.0
We are delighted to announce that Resumable Online Index Rebuild is now available for public preview in the SQL Server vNext 2017 CTP 2. -
SQL Server 2017 Community Technology Preview 2.0 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce a new preview for the next version of SQL Server! We disclosed a name for this next release, SQL Server 2017, today at the Microsoft Data Amp event. -
Top three capabilities to get excited about in the next version of SQL Server
We announced the first public preview of SQL Server v. -
The top 5 reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2016
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SQL Server next version CTP 1.4 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce a new preview for the next version of SQL Server (SQL Server v. -
SQL Server next version CTP 1.3 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce a new preview for the next version of SQL Server (SQL Server v. -
SQL Server on Linux: Mission-critical HADR with Always On Availability Groups
This post was authored by Mihaela Blendea, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server In keeping with our goal to enable the same High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions on all platforms supported by SQL Server, today Microsoft is excited to announce the preview of Always On Availability Groups for Linux in SQL Server v. -
SQL Server named DBMS of the Year by DB-Engines
SQL Server was recently named DBMS of the Year by DB-Engines.
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