Still running SQL Server 2005? Now is the time to upgrade
Can you believe it’s been 10 great years since SQL Server 2005 was released? Extended support for this offering will end on April 12, 2016.
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SQL Server 2014 is Certified for SAP Applications On-Premises and in the Cloud
As of March 11 2015, SAP has certified support for SAP NetWeaver-based applications on Microsoft SQL Server 2014. -
SQL Automated Backup and Patching Support in Existing SQL Server Virtual Machines
In January, we released the SQL Automated Backup and SQL Automated Patching services for SQL Server Virtual Machines in Azure. -
Microsoft Enhances Data Platform with Availability of Fully-Managed NoSQL and Search Services
Guest post by Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director, Data Platform As part of our commitment to delivering a world-class data platform for our customers, I am excited to announce the general availability of Azure Search and Azure DocumentDB to support the search and unstructured data needs of today’s modern cloud applications. -
Microsoft Releases Azure HDInsight on Linux and Machine Learning GA at Strata Conference
Today at Strata + Hadoop World, Microsoft is announcing the public preview of Azure HDInsight running on Linux, the general availability of Storm on HDInsight, the general availability of Azure Machine Learning, and the availability of Informatica technology on Azure. -
Azure is the Ideal Cloud for Your Database Workloads with Increased SQL Server Compatibility, Security, Automation, and Power
By Tiffany Wissner, Sr. Director for Data Platform Marketing Today we are announcing general availability for the latest update to Azure SQL Database, introduction of new SQL Database security features, more automation for SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines and SQL Server on G-Series VMs. -
SQL Server AlwaysOn Template in Azure Portal Now Supports Existing Domains and is Much Faster
In August, we announced the SQL Server AlwaysOn Offering in the Microsoft Azure Portal Gallery. -
Automated Backup and Automated Patching for SQL Server in Azure Portal and PowerShell
In an effort to provide an extra level of convenience, we are releasing two features that will simplify the effort to ensure the health of your SQL Virtual Machine and your data. -
Relational Data Warehouse + Big Data Analytics: Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update 3
This blog post was authored by: Matt Usher, Senior PM on the Microsoft Analytics Platform System (APS) team Microsoft is happy to announce the release of the Analytics Platform System (APS) Appliance Update (AU) 3. -
Six Benefits to Planning for SQL Server 2005 and Windows Server 2003 End of Support Now
As the end of 2014 nears, now is the perfect time to review IT infrastructure plans for the coming year. -
Now Available: Updated SQL Server PHP and JDBC Drivers
As part of SQL Server’s ongoing interoperability program, we are pleased to announce the general availability of two SQL Server drivers: the Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server and the SQL Server Driver for PHP are now available! Both drivers provide that robust data access to Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure SQL Database. -
Microsoft Strengthens Data Platform with SQL Database and Big Data Appliance Updates, Adds New Java SDK for its NoSQL Service
By Tiffany Wissner, Senior Director, Data Platform Making it easier for more of our customers to access our latest big data technologies, we are announcing updates to some of our flagship data platform products and services.
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