One consistent SQL: The launchpad from legacy to innovation
One consistent SQL delivers the agility and consistency needed to modernize data systems and unlock new innovation opportunities.
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How the Microsoft SQL team is investing in SQL tools and experiences
Microsoft is modernizing SQL tools with AI, SSMS, Visual Studio Code, and DevOps features to boost productivity and future-proof development.
Innovation spotlight: How 3 customers are driving change with migration to Azure SQL
Learn how Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance helps organizations move from legacy constraints to a scalable and secure AI-ready foundation.
O’Reilly Strata: Busting Big Data Adoption Myths–Part 2
If concerns about having the right skillsets on staff are stopping you from trying big data, Microsoft’s BI tools may hold the key to busting
O’Reilly Strata: Busting Big Data Adoption Myths–Part 1
Think infrastructure and scalability will impede your path to big data analytics? Windows Azure HDInsight is your big data solution. It’s the first day of
Microsoft Talks Big Data at O’Reilly® Strata
For those of you into big data, O’Reilly’s® Strata Conference in Santa Clara, CA is the place to be. If you are there, visit the
Hortonworks and Microsoft Bring the Hortonworks Data Platform to Windows
Today, Hortonworks released the beta for the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) for Windows, the industry’s first 100% Open Source Apache Hadoop-based distribution for Windows. With
PASS BAC Preview Series: Self-Service BI from Excel 2013
In today’s world of information, the way we experience data can have enormous impact on the meaning of data. The first step in analyzing and
PASS BAC Preview Series: The Evolving World of Data
In this next post in our PASS Business Analytics Conference preview series, PASS Board Member Thomas LaRock shares his insights on the rapidly changing world
PASS BAC PREVIEW SERIES: SQL Professionals and the World of Self-service BI and Big Data
As the PASS Business Analytics Conference approaches, we are excited to host this new blog series featuring content from some of the amazing speakers that
What Does Big Data Mean to You?
As a company that for many years has been committed to delivering end-to-end data platform technologies to our customers, we’re excited about all the attention
Windows Azure SQL Database and SQL Server — Performance and Scalability Compared and Contrasted
Curious about the differences in approaching performance and scalability in SQL Server vs. Windows Azure SQL Database (formerly SQL Azure)? Check out this new paper
A Business Analytics Webcast Extravaganza on January 30th
By guest blogger: Denise McInerney, PASS Board Director Please join our industry experts as they take to the virtual stage for 24 hours of business
Improved Cloud Scenarios and Compatibility with SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU2 and New Microsoft ODBC Drivers
On Thursday, Microsoft is releasing SQL Server 2012 SP1 Cumulative Update 2 and new ODBC drivers. The key benefits of the cumulative update include simplifying
Show Off Your SQL Server Spirit With Community Badges
Being part of the SQL Server community is a fantastic thing! Not only do you have the technical support of a global community, but you