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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.

Events March 19, 2012 1 min read

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.

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.

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.

Events March 5, 2012 1 min read

Free eBook on PowerShell by William Stanek for SQL Server Launch Attendees

On March 7th, 2012, registered attendees of the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event will get the chance to download free of charge the eBook of Windows PowerShell 2.

Events February 28, 2012 3 min read

Do we have the tools we need to navigate the New World of Data?

Last October at the PASS Summit we began discussing our strategy and product roadmap for Big Data including embracing Hadoop as part of our data platform and providing insights to all users on any data.

Events February 22, 2012 1 min read

Big Data, Hadoop and StreamInsight™

The O’Reilly Strata Conference On Making Data Work is less than a week away.

Events February 16, 2012 1 min read

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.

Events February 15, 2012 1 min read

New Video: The History of SQL Server

The history of SQL Server dates back to 1989 when the product came about as a result of a partnership between Microsoft, Sybase, and Ashton-Tate.

Best Practices February 8, 2012 1 min read

Back by popular demand: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) Accelerated Exam Preparation Program

Our first online live accelerated training program for SQL Server MCM was such a hit that we’re bringing it back starting March 6.

Events February 6, 2012 4 min read

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.

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