Introducing SQL Server 2012 Interoperability Solutions
With the data explosion continuing across every datacenter, desktop and device, it’s no secret that the world of technology has become a very heterogeneous place.
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Microsoft Extends Cost and Value Leadership with New Data Warehousing Offerings
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. -
Introducing xVelocity in-memory technologies in SQL Server 2012 for 10-100X performance
In a fast evolving new world of data you need immediate answers to any question you ask about your business. -
SQL Server 2012 Released to Manufacturing
Exciting news! Microsoft announced today that SQL Server 2012 has released to manufacturing. -
Try Power View for a Chance to Win Prizes
Our friends in the Microsoft BI Team are kicking off a new contest today centered on Power View, and you will have the opportunity to participate and win prizes. -
Recommended SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event Sessions for DBAs and IT Professionals
The SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event kicks off on March 7, 2012 starting at 8:00AM Pacific (-8:00 GMT) with keynotes from Microsoft Executives including: Ted Kummert, Corporate Vice President, Business Platform Division and Quentin Clark, Corporate Vice President, Database Systems Group. -
Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant 5.2 is Now Available
SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) v5.2 is now available. -
Availability of Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Hadoop based Service on Windows Azure
In October at the PASS Summit 2011, Microsoft announced expanded investments in “Big Data”, including a new Apache Hadoop™ based distribution for Windows Server and service for Windows Azure. -
Announcing Microsoft Codename “Data Transfer” Lab
We are pleased to announce the release of the Microsoft Codename “Data Transfer” Lab. -
The First Private Cloud Appliance
What’s inside the new HP Enterprise Database Consolidation Appliance? On Sept 13th, we launched the new HP Database Consolidation Appliance which supports deploying 1000’s of workloads in a private cloud infrastructure. -
SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB RC0 Now Available
We are pleased to announce that SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB Release Candidate 0 is now available for download. -
Available Today: Preview Release of the SQL Server ODBC Driver for Linux
In our continued commitment to interoperability, we are very excited to announce the availability of a preview release of the SQL Server ODBC Driver for Linux! This release will allow native developers to access Microsoft SQL Server from Linux operating systems.
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