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SQL Server 2005 support ends April 2016 – Here’s why that’s a good thing 

Now’s the perfect time to deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2014. Sure, it enables faster data processing and performance, but that’s just the beginning. If ensuring business-critical performance, maintaining security and compliance, and optimizing your data infrastructure are important to you, Microsoft has the tools and resources to support your migration from SQL Server 2005.
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Azure Premium Storage provides highest performance for SQL Server in Azure VM 

Last week we announced the General Availability of Azure Premium Storage for Azure Virtual Machines. Premium Storage provides steady high throughput (up to 64,000 IOPs; 8x more than Standard Storage) at low latency (single-digit milliseconds; 8x less than Standard Storage). This enables enterprise SQL Server workloads (OLTP or Data warehousing) needing consistent high performance to run on Azure VM.
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SQL Server 2005 support ends April 2016. Are you ready? 

Don’t get caught off-guard. Upgrading to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 helps you maintain security and compliance, gain faster data insights, and optimize your data infrastructure—all using familiar tools you already know and trust. Be prepared when extended support for SQL Server 2005 ends. Protect your data with a thoughtful upgrade plan and mitigate cost and risk.
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SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 Update 

May 15, 2015 Update: SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 is now available for download +++ On Wednesday, April 15, Microsoft launched SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 (SP1).  Shortly after release we discovered an installation issue.  As a result, we have put the Service Pack downloads on hold. SQL Server 2014 (SP1) will be re-released in the next few weeks.
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Community Spotlight: Luan Moreno Medeiros Maciel, The Pythian Group 

In honor of the upcoming PASS Business Analytics conference, we wanted to take some time to spotlight the great work happening in the SQL and BI communities across the world. The conference is focused on business analytics, but PASS offers many great community activities for SQL Server and beyond. Learn about the various local and digital opportunities to connect with the PASS community here.
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SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 is now available 

One year ago, Satya Nadella spoke in San Francisco to launch SQL Server 2014.  Today, we are pleased to announce the release of SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The Service Pack is available for download on the Microsoft Download Center.
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Still running SQL Server 2005? Now is the time to upgrade 

Can you believe it’s been 10 great years since SQL Server 2005 was released? Extended support for this offering will end on April 12, 2016. Before support ends, you’ll need a plan for migrating remaining instances of SQL Server 2005. But, why wait to migrate when you have an opportunity to provide new value to your business now with a modern data platform?
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Register Now: Your Local Big Data Hackathon 

Updated June 26, 2015 This is your opportunity to put your data skills to use for a good cause! Come along and meet other data pros as you use big data technologies to solve real-world problems, make a difference in your community, and learn about Microsoft’s big data technologies and cloud services.
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Community Spotlight: Grant Fritchey, Red Gate Software 

In honor of the upcoming PASS Business Analytics conference, we wanted to take some time to spotlight the great work happening in the SQL and BI communities across the world. The conference is focused on business analytics, but PASS offers many great community activities for SQL Server and beyond. Learn about the various local and digital opportunities to connect with the PASS community here.
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Thomas LaRock Invites You to Attend the PASS Business Analytics Conference 2015 

This is a guest blog post from Thomas LaRock, the President of PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) It’s no secret that the role of data in the IT industry, in business, and in the world at large is changing at a rapid pace. As technology continues to become a more integrated and integral part of our lives the value of data continues to rise.