Databases


Get Ready to Upgrade to SharePoint 2010: A Planning Guide

You may be tempted to jump right into a SharePoint 2010 upgrade, but it requires a substantial amount of planning. This will guide you through the upgrade planning process.

Build Your Own 'Skunk Works' Business Intelligence Project with SQL

How to use SQL Server to build a business intelligence (BI) platform without getting your organization's top brass involved.

Federal IT Workers Dubious of Data Center Consolidation Plan

Many federal IT employees are unsure how best to flatten networks.

SQL Azure Pricing Options Coming This Month

Microsoft today announced plans to introduce new SQL Azure pricing options later this month, based on the platform's improved scalability

SAP To Acquire Sybase

SAP will acquire database vendor Sybase Inc. for $5.8 billion in cash, a 44 percent premium in the company's closing price Wednesday.

Microsoft Offers Evaluation Kit for 2010 Products

Microsoft is offering a kit designed to streamline the evaluation process for orgs considering its new software products.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Released to IT Pros

Microsoft released versions of SQL Server 2008 R2 products to IT professionals on Monday.

Zero Hassle with Zinstall: Migrating From XP to Windows 7

With Zinstall, you don't have to leave your old desktop behind when moving from Windows XP to Windows 7.

Secrets of the Data Sync Masters: Your Guide To Data Sync Solutions

Most IT pros have multiple machines, but keeping files in sync can be a challenge.

Windows 7 Security Tips: Keep Your Files Safe with BitLocker and AppLocker

Keep your files safe with BitLocker and AppLocker.

Data Synchronization Tools Compared

In a field of applications that offers a wide range of functionality, two products shine.

Hands-On With Office Communications Server

So recently, it was just a short hop from here to the Waltham, Mass., offices of Microsoft, where I enjoyed the Customer Immersion Experience and saw many 2010 products up close and personal. They even made me use them!

SQL Server 2008 R2 Hits RTM, Release in May

Microsoft today announced that SQL Server 2008 R2 has achieved release-to-manufacturing status and will be released in May worldwide.

Report: Windows Server Becoming a Mainframe Contender

Organizations are moving more toward using x86-based servers running Windows to handle their business-critical workloads.

Microsoft Dropping Itanium Support

Microsoft plans to end the support it provides on three of its flagship software products for Intel's Itanium processor.

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