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Updates November 9, 2012 2 min read

Seamless insights on structured and unstructured data with SQL Server 2012 Parallel Data Warehouse

In the fast evolving new world of Big Data, you are being asked to answer a new set of questions that require immediate responses on data that has changed in volume, variety, complexity and velocity.

Updates October 24, 2012 1 min read

Simplifying Big Data for the Enterprise

Earlier this year we announced partnerships with key players in the Apache Hadoop community to ensure customers have all the necessary solutions to connect with, manage and analyze big data.

Updates October 17, 2012 1 min read

Accelerating Data Warehouse Deployments on SQL Server 2012

In order to address the data warehouse needs of mid-market customers, we have been working in close collaboration with Dell to develop “turnkey” data warehouse appliances.

Updates October 11, 2012 1 min read

Take Advantage of New SQL Database Reference Application

We are happy to announce the availability of StockTrader 6, a new end-to-end reference application for Windows Azure and Windows Azure SQL Database.

Updates September 20, 2012 1 min read

SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP4 Now Available

In late July, we released SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP3, the first public Community Technology Preview (CTP) for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1, which contained compatibility features for SQL Server 2012 to support self-service BI capabilities in Office and SharePoint 2013 Preview.

Updates August 17, 2012 1 min read

Save 50% on New & Top SQL Server Ebooks

Happy Friday! We have a great opportunity for the SQL Server Community from Microsoft Press.

Updates July 26, 2012 1 min read

SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Now Available

As part of our commitment to delivering and supporting high-quality software to our customers, Microsoft is pleased to announce SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2.

Updates July 11, 2012 1 min read

Microsoft and Dell Release Mid-Market Data Warehouse Appliance

The world of data is changing with businesses facing an explosion in information volumes and the need to mine different data sources and data types.

Updates June 13, 2012 1 min read

New SQL Services in Windows Azure

As we shared with the launch of Windows Azure, we are advancing our proven on-premises technologies into the cloud to offer customers the flexibility and efficiency of Hybrid IT.

Updates May 14, 2012 1 min read

SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 Customer Technology Preview (CTP) Available

As part of our commitment to delivering and supporting high-quality software to our customers, Microsoft is pleased to announce SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 CTP.

Updates April 2, 2012 2 min read

SQL Server 2012 is Generally Available!

Microsoft is excited to announce the general availability (GA) of SQL Server 2012 for purchase and download.

Events March 27, 2012 4 min read

SQL Server 2012 Launch Events in UK

We are very excited that the official UK SQL Server 2012 Technical Launch Event is happening next week in London, UK on March 29 – 31, 2012.

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