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Published November 15, 2017

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Announcing SQL Operations Studio for preview

UPDATE: SQL Operations Studio is now GA and renamed to Azure Data Studio. For the most up to date information please visit our monthly Azure Data Studio blog post and download and install the latest release here. We are excited to announce that SQL Operations Studio is now available in preview.

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 November 3, 2017

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Three years in a row – Microsoft is a leader in the ODBMS Magic Quadrant

We’re happy to report that Gartner has positioned Microsoft in the Leaders Quadrant in the 2017 Magic Quadrant for Operational Database Management Systems again this year. This is the third year that Microsoft has been positioned farthest in completeness of vision and ability to execute in the operational database management systems market. At Microsoft, we’re dedicated to helping both enterprises and individuals realize their full potential.

Published November 1, 2017

5 min read

SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services – The ultimate hybrid data platform

This post was authored by Rohan Kumar, General Manager Database Systems Engineering. Today at PASS Summit 2017, we are showcasing new advances across SQL Server 2017 and our Azure data services. And we’re demonstrating how these products – both on-premises and in the cloud – come together to form the ultimate hybrid data platform.

Published October 30, 2017

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Top five reasons to join us for the PASS Summit 2017 Day 1 Keynote

PASS Summit 2017 takes place from November 1 to November 3, in Seattle, Washington at the Washington State Convention Center. This year’s event guarantees to be an exciting time to reconnect with the community, see friends old and new, and learn about new product features and enhancements.

Published October 30, 2017

3 min read

Modernize your applications across on-premise and cloud with the Microsoft Data Accelerator Program

Your customers are demanding the latest innovations in every solution you deliver. How do you make sure that your apps meet — and exceed — your customers’ expectations? Leverage the Microsoft Data Accelerator Program, an efficient and reliable upgrade service, to modernize your on-premise or cloud applications. This year, we have expanded the program to support the scenarios below.

Published October 23, 2017

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Ask the team that built SQL Server 2017 anything on October 25, 2017

Hi! We’re Travis Wright and Tobias Ternstrom from the Microsoft SQL Server engineering team and we along with other members of the team are hosting a Reddit Ask Me Anything session on /r/Database, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, from 10:00 am to 11:30am PDT. Why are we doing an AMA? SQL Server 2017 was made generally available on October 2, on Windows, Linux and Docker containers.

Published October 10, 2017

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What’s new in SQL Server Management Studio 17.3

We are excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 17.3! Download SSMS 17.3 and review the Release Notes to get started. SSMS 17.3 provides support for almost all feature areas on SQL Server 2008 through the latest SQL Server 2017, which is now generally available. In addition to enhancements and bug fixes, SSMS 17.

Published October 10, 2017

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Webinar: Get enterprise-grade features at open-source prices with SQL Server 2017 on Linux

IT pros now have the flexibility of running workloads across Windows, Linux, or a combination of both. By taking advantage of SQL Server 2017 on Linux, you’ll get enterprise-grade features at open-source pricing — all backed by Microsoft support and security. It’s never been easier or more cost effective to make the move.

Published October 5, 2017

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SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 is now available

The SQL Server team is excited to bring you the final service pack release for SQL Server 2012. The service pack is now available for download on the Microsoft Download Center and will be coming soon to Visual Studio Subscriptions, MBS/Partner Source, and VLSC.

Published October 4, 2017

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Taking your data to the cloud is easier than you thought

Data management is shifting away from on-premises towards the many benefits of the cloud. Data is the fuel that energizes businesses in today’s marketplace, and the cloud amplifies this energy. The question then arises — what’s the simplest way to take your data to the cloud?

Published October 2, 2017

4 min read

Analysis Services Innovations in SQL Server 2017

This post was authored by Christian Wade, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) enables IT professionals to build semantic models over large, integrated managed datasets for end-user consumption. SSAS runs on Windows and is part of the larger suite of SQL Server’s BI offerings.

SQL Server Team articles

Announcing SQL Operations Studio for preview

SQL Server 2017 Features Bring ‘Choice’ to Developers

Three years in a row – Microsoft is a leader in the ODBMS Magic Quadrant

SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services – The ultimate hybrid data platform

Top five reasons to join us for the PASS Summit 2017 Day 1 Keynote

Modernize your applications across on-premise and cloud with the Microsoft Data Accelerator Program

Ask the team that built SQL Server 2017 anything on October 25, 2017

What’s new in SQL Server Management Studio 17.3

Webinar: Get enterprise-grade features at open-source prices with SQL Server 2017 on Linux

SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4 is now available

Taking your data to the cloud is easier than you thought

Analysis Services Innovations in SQL Server 2017

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