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Published November 6, 2024

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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.

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Published September 17, 2020

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Azure SQL digital event: Transform your applications with Azure SQL

The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated several trends that already existed in the database world. Overnight, many companies have seen traffic on external and internal applications skyrocket as people adjust to the new normal.

Published July 28, 2020

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More ways to save when you migrate SQL Server data to Azure SQL

A new normal is emerging globally as businesses restart or rebuild in the face of rapidly changing conditions. To keep up with the pace of change and address new opportunities that arise, businesses are looking to the cloud for ways to optimize their IT and other data-related costs—and redirect the savings to higher priorities.

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Published June 17, 2020

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Join Microsoft at PASS Virtual Summit 2020

This year’s PASS Summit conference, the largest gathering of data professionals focused on the Microsoft platform, will be a virtual-only event for the first time.

Published May 27, 2020

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Save money and improve agility and scale by modernizing your SQL Server to Azure SQL

We’re all adapting to uncertain times. As employees shift to more remote ways of working and consumer behavior changes to meet the new normal, businesses are faced with a challenging choice: slow down operations to operate more cost-effectively, lean into new opportunities that may not have otherwise existed, or both.

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Published February 19, 2020

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SQL Bits 2020 is happening in London: join us September 29 to October 4

It’s that time of the year when the Microsoft Azure Data engineering team is getting ready to participate at SQL Bits 2020. Excitement for this year’s show is everywhere, as SQL Bits provides us with a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share with you, our SQL Server community.

Published December 5, 2019

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Easier management of PolyBase and relational data through SQL Server 2019

The days when a database administrator (DBA) could specialize solely in a single database technology are rapidly ending. Today, we’re much more likely than ever before to be asked to bring together many types of data from diverse sources. Although specialization still has its place, having the knowledge and tools at our disposal to cross those boundaries makes us much more useful.

Published December 4, 2019

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What’s new with SQL Server 2019 Linux features

With SQL Server 2017, Microsoft entered the world of multi-OS platform support for SQL Server. For many technical professionals, the ability to run SQL Server on the same open source operating system as the rest of the application stack is not just a goal, but a dream that Microsoft made come true.

Published July 22, 2019

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DBAs: It’s time to get up to speed with Azure

The summer solstice has passed, and DBAs are still asking how to get up to speed with Azure. I’m even speaking at events on how to take advantage of Azure to do migrations to the cloud! Many I’ve spoken to are wondering what skills they need to add to their already impressive arsenal of technology.

Published November 7, 2018

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Harness the future with the ultimate hybrid platform for data and AI

Today I’m excited to give the Day 1 keynote at PASS Summit v.20, a gathering of our longtime community of SQL Server users and data professionals. PASS Summit is an amazing chance to see the faces of old and new friends.

Published June 11, 2018

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SQL Server Automatic Tuning around the world…

..and in the clouds…When I first saw early builds of SQL Server 2017, one of the features that caught my eye immediately was Automatic Tuning with an option called Automatic Plan Correction. SQL Server 2017 was released in October of 2017 right on the heels of one of my favorites releases, SQL Server 2016.

Published November 15, 2017

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SQL Server 2017 Features Bring ‘Choice’ to Developers

Data is everywhere today: in the cloud, on premises, and everywhere in between, tied up in systems of nearly endless complexity. Microsoft solutions allow developers to innovate while also scaling and growing their data infrastructure.

Published September 27, 2017

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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”. That is a quote from the character Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, in one of my favorite movies, Top Gun. It makes me think of one of the top reasons why someone chooses a database engine.

Published May 17, 2017

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SQL Server 2017 on Linux surpasses 1 million Docker pulls as the next preview version rolls out

This post was authored by Rohan Kumar, General Manager, Database Systems Group SQL Server 2017 makes it easier and simpler to work with data, with more deployment options than before and monthly preview releases offering regular innovation and improvements. The momentum behind these new options is clear.

Published March 28, 2017

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Build intelligent applications with help from Microsoft App Accelerate

Today’s exec is rudely awakened daily to ever-changing customer expectations. Last year’s huge investments were popular for a few months, but suddenly the “next big thing” is turning attention—and attracting budgets—elsewhere. How do you stay competitive with data and security? How do you ensure your applications scale across cloud and mobile?

Content type: Thought Leadership

Save money on Microsoft SQL Server licensing with Microsoft Azure Arc

Azure SQL digital event: Transform your applications with Azure SQL

More ways to save when you migrate SQL Server data to Azure SQL

Join Microsoft at PASS Virtual Summit 2020

Save money and improve agility and scale by modernizing your SQL Server to Azure SQL

SQL Bits 2020 is happening in London: join us September 29 to October 4

Easier management of PolyBase and relational data through SQL Server 2019

What’s new with SQL Server 2019 Linux features

DBAs: It’s time to get up to speed with Azure

Harness the future with the ultimate hybrid platform for data and AI

SQL Server Automatic Tuning around the world…

SQL Server 2017 Features Bring ‘Choice’ to Developers

SQL Server 2017: Fast, faster, and the fastest database everywhere you need it

SQL Server 2017 on Linux surpasses 1 million Docker pulls as the next preview version rolls out

Build intelligent applications with help from Microsoft App Accelerate

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