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Microsoft releases the latest update to Analytics Platform System (APS) 

Microsoft is pleased to announce the release of Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update (AU) 5. APS is Microsoft’s scale-out Massively Parallel Processing fully integrated system for data warehouse specific workloads. Powered by industry-leading SQL Server as its core engine, APS leverages PolyBase, the tool that allows for integrated querying between relational and non-relational data technology, for Hadoop/Big Data integration.
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Beyond end-of-support: Seeing value in modernization 

This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director, Product Marketing. Today is the last day of extended support for SQL Server 2005. Starting tomorrow, companies running SQL Server 2005 will no longer receive security updates or hotfixes from Microsoft.
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Mark your calendar: Satya Nadella to keynote Microsoft Ignite in Atlanta 

We’re pleased to announce that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will deliver the opening keynote at Microsoft Ignite 2016 in September. During the keynote, Satya will provide his unique perspective on the technology trends shaping the future of business and enabling powerful new ways for people and organizations to work.
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Deliver modern reports with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services 

This post was authored by Riccardo Muti, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Reporting Services. Why should you upgrade your reporting platform? You might think of it as a cost of doing business considering your operational processes that depend on it, but recent research suggests that it can be a strategic investment as well.
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Preview the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server 

We are pleased to announce the second community technical preview release of the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server! The updated driver provides robust data access to Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure SQL Database for Java-based applications. What’s new Always Encrypted You can now use Always Encrypted with the Microsoft JDBC Driver 6.0 for SQL Server Preview.
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SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 2 now available 

We are excited to announce that our third SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 2, is now available for download. Our SQL Server Release Candidates represent important milestones in the release of SQL Server 2016, as the product is now nearly feature complete, and means that a very rich set of capabilities is now available.
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Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition is now free 

This post was authored by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director of Data Platform Marketing NOTE: For the latest information on Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition, please see the blog post: Test the latest SQL Server features with Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition Exciting news!
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Announcing updates to the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model (ISM) 

Recently, we announced an update to the Incremental Servicing Model for SQL Server. The details of the changes in the SQL Server Incremental Servicing Model can be found in this blog post. You should plan to install a SQL Server Cumulative Update with the same level of confidence you plan to install SPs (Service Packs) as they are released.
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SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate 1 now available 

We are excited to announce that our second SQL Server 2016 release candidate, SQL Server 2016 Release Candidate (RC) 1, is now available for download. This is an important milestone in the release of SQL Server 2016, as the product is nearly feature complete, and means that a very rich set of capabilities is now available.
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Enable business insights for everyone with SQL Server 2016: Part 2 

This blog post was authored by Kasper de Jonge, Senior Program Manager, SQL Server Analysis Services.   This is the second installment of a two-part series. If you missed it, please have a look at part one and learn how SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) provides fast access to data to allow analysis at the speed of thought.