SQL Server 2012 - Microsoft SQL Server Blog

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.

Events
March 23, 2012
1 min read

Take the Journey into 2012 at SQL Server Connections (Mar 26-29)

SQL Server Connections is happening next week (March 26 – March 30) in Las Vegas and Microsoft is honored to be a Platinum Sponsor of the event.

Updates
March 22, 2012
2 min read

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.

Events
March 19, 2012
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SQL Server 2012 Launch Events Continue in March

On March 7th we went live with the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event with incredible turn out to date! We appreciate the fantastic response from the community! There are still tons of online and in person events around the globe joining in on the celebration of SQL Server 2012! Click here to register […]

Events
March 15, 2012
3 min read

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.

Thought Leadership
March 13, 2012
2 min read

SQL Server 2012: Battle-tested for the NEW Mission Critical

Today’s world of continuous services and connected devices demands that applications and data will be up and available.

Events
March 13, 2012
2 min read

Guest Post by EMC: Lightning Strikes Again for SQL Server 2012!

By Virtual Winfrastructure Earlier in February, EMC announced a new server Flash caching solution called VFCache, a hardware and software solution that leverages PCIe Flash technology to extend performance based caching from the storage array to the server.

Updates
March 8, 2012
2 min read

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.

Events
March 7, 2012
1 min read

SQL Server 2012 Momentum Continues with Virtual Launch Event

Today the SQL Server team is proud to be bringing you another milestone as part of our product launch, the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event.

Updates
March 6, 2012
1 min read

SQL Server 2012 Released to Manufacturing

Exciting news! Microsoft announced today that SQL Server 2012 has released to manufacturing.

Thought Leadership
February 22, 2012
4 min read

Guest Post from EMC: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 & EMC VMAXe; A Perfect Match

Successful companies do their best to stand out, to provide offerings of value and to balance quality, functionality and cost.

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