Modernize Microsoft SQL Server 2014 workloads with Azure
As of July 9, 2024, SQL Server 2014 has reached its end of support. Many of our customers, including Scandinavian Airlines, have begun transitioning their
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Modernize your database with the consolidation and retirement of Azure Database Migration tools
By migrating their databases to Azure, customers like Ernst and Young are modernizing their data estate and leveraging cutting-edge cloud innovations.
Getting started with delivering generative AI capabilities in SQL Server and Azure SQL
Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL is the data platform to power today’s modern applications with security, performance, and availability.
7 New SQL Server 2008 Technical Articles
The following are 7 new deep technical articles focused on SQL Server 2008: Best Practices for Data Warehousing with SQL Server 2008 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc719165(SQL.100).aspx There is
SQL Server 2008 Available on August Price List
Today at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, we announced that SQL Server 2008 will be on the August price list. This means that customers
Free DTS Packages Migration Webinar on July 15th, 2008
Join SQL Server MVP and SSIS author Brian Knight to discuss the strategies of upgrading DTS packages to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The free
New tools enhance SQL Server security
In collaboration with SQL Server, IIS, and Hewlett Packard, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) announced a set of tools that customers can use to
Microsoft prepares to grow IT Pro communities worldwide
Microsoft has a deep commitment to growing and nurturing communities organized around supporting users of our products and technologies. Several popular not-for-profit Microsoft technical communities
CU8 now available for SQL Server 2005 SP2
Cumulative Update #8 is now available for SQL Server 2005 SP2 customers. CU8 includes: • 50 Resolved Issues • 39 Unique Customer Requests See the
24 Hours of SQL Server 2008
With so much news and information competing for attention, it’s easy to miss great opportunities to learn about SQL Server 2008. We recently created an
SQL Server 2008 tops TechEd 2008 IT Pro conference
On the heels of last week’s successful TechEd 2008 for Developers, SQL Server 2008 was again well received at the second half of TechEd 2008
Pitney Bowes stamps SQL Server 2008
Pitney Bowes and Microsoft launched an awareness campaign that boasts collaborations and partnerships between our companies. Murray Martin, President and CEO of Pitney Bowes, outlined
SQL Server 2008 RC0 Available for Everyone
Today at TechEd 2008 in Orlando, Bob Muglia, Microsoft Vice President of Server and Tools, announced that SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0) has
SQL Server 2008 RC0 now available for subscribers
On the heels of TechEd 2008 for Developers ending on Friday, we are happy to announce that SQL Server 2008 RC0 has been made available
New logo for SQL Server® 2008
The Microsoft branding team unveiled an official new logo for SQL Server 2008 at TechEd 2008. The new symbol portion of the logo (officially
‘Beyond Heroes’ – Behind the scenes with SQL Server 2008 at TechEd 2008
Developers were treated to a first hand look at what is possible using Microsoft’s Data Platform technologies. SQL Server 2008, the Microsoft Sync Framework and
Microsoft Project Codename “Velocity” and Sync Framework News
Members of the SQL Server Data Programmability team were at TechEd Developers this week announcing news around the Microsoft Sync Framework and what we are
Understanding the new approach to Service Packs
As we’ve previously written about on this blog, we will be releasing Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2005 in CY2008 following the release to