Microsoft debuted SQL Server 2019 at Ignite, but a more technically detailed picture of the next-gen database platform emerged only later at the PASS Summit. Here are some of the standout additions and improvements.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 12/04/2018
Microsoft announced some SQL Server-associated news as part of the PASS Summit event for database administrators and developers, which is ongoing this week.
There used to be few good options for a DBA with a bunch of systems stuck on SQL Server 2008. But thanks to one easy trick, businesses on aging infrastructure can take advantage of Microsoft's modern data platform.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 11/07/2018
Microsoft on Wednesday announced the release of SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 (SP3).
A SQL Server expert gives his take on the absolute, No. 1, very worst thing IT pros can do when it comes to indexing.
Microsoft on Monday announced a couple of SQL Server changes, including a change to the delivery schedule for cumulative updates (CUs), along with a change to how slipstreamed media will work for new deployments.
The biggest feature in the SQL Server 2019 preview launched at Ignite is SQL Server Big Data clusters. Travis Wright, Microsoft's principal program manager for SQL Server, explains exactly what this means for administrators.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 09/25/2018
Microsoft announced the latest preview of its next-gen SQL Server product at Ignite. Here's a rundown of everything the new release promises, from performance enhancements to security and availability perks.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 09/24/2018
A new server designed to support deep learning projects is coming from Cisco Systems Inc.
Microsoft's Project VAST is now a supported product that's offered to Microsoft Premier customers, Microsoft announced last week.
Microsoft's rapid-fire release cycle for SQL Server means it's easy for database admins to miss useful new features. Here are some recent additions that might otherwise fly under the radar.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 09/04/2018
You're going to need a bigger network connection.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 08/06/2018
Organizations that applied Microsoft's July 10 "update Tuesday" Windows patches may have experienced SQL Server failures after rebooting their servers.
Microsoft this week announced that its Azure File Sync service, used for enabling centralized file shares, has reached "general availability" status.
Microsoft on Thursday announced new Extended Security Updates plans that add three years of patch support for organizations using SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 products.