Author Archives: George Walters
Microsoft Office and click-to-run technology
Microsoft has had a delivery mechanism called “MSI” which is the windows installer, for installing and updating the components of Microsoft Office for ages. This link has more on MSI. Starting around Office 2010, we incorporated “Click to run” as … Continue reading
What are Azure Hybrid Use Benefits and License Mobility for SQL Server and Windows?
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING. CONTACT YOUR LICENSING SPECIALIST OR RESELLER OR MICROSOFT DIRECTLY. Since 2012, Microsoft has sold Enterprise SQL Server licenses per core, 4 core minimum (The old processors became 4 cores … Continue reading
Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance!
Recently announced was general availability of Azure SQL Database Managed Instance. I am excited by how much easier it is nowadays to reduce your workload by migrating to Azure SQL Database, and lifting and shifting to Managed Instance. What is this … Continue reading
The privilege of teaching others
Originally posted on George Walters:
This past weekend, I realized was blessed by quite a few things: 1) An understanding wife, who lets me go and train people in other cities while dealing with our children. 2) The SQL Saturday…
How I Work – Using OneNote For My Daily Task List
Originally posted on Caffeinated Data Science:
It’s not overstating things to say that I use Microsoft OneNote in every part of my life. I use it to create and track projects at work; categorize, list and annotate the technologies I…
SQL Blogs from Microsoft – The List
Originally posted on Caffeinated Data Science:
We have migrated several active and inactive MSDN blogs to these new combined blogs.? If you’re wondering where the content went, here’s a table that lists the old blog and the new URL for…
SQL Saturday Boston BI: Migrate to Azure
I will be talking at SQL Saturday Boston BI 2019 about migrating a SaaS application to the cloud, and the business and technical challenges. Continue reading
Inspire 2019 is coming! Sign up!
Attention all Microsoft partners! Inspire, our partner conference, will be held in Las Vegas again July 14-18th, 2019. Why should you consider attending or sponsoring this event? We recognize there are end-customer solutions that you are expert at, and we … Continue reading
Where are the free in-person events for Microsoft?
A friend of mine recently asked where to get free in-person training on the Microsoft cloud platform. We have tons of online training for free, so that’s easy enough. Microsoft has in-person events in various offices periodically. The Microsoft Technology … Continue reading
SQL Saturday Events – Yes, you should go
What are SQL Saturdays? Basically, a day of free training by qualified and enthusiastic people, surrounding the Microsoft data platform! Free? Yes. Sometimes the events charge for lunch. Know that the speakers generally are working on their own dime. Also, … Continue reading
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