Tag Archives: SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features
SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. Continue reading
SQL Saturday NYC 2025 Conference, a Success!
Once again, the organizers and volunteers of SQL Saturday NYC created a wonderful experience at the Microsoft Times Square office! Continue reading
SQL Saturdays, and Future Data Driven Summit: Networking and Learning for Data Professionals
For over ten years, the author has participated in SQL Saturdays, free one-day training events for Microsoft data platform users, featuring technical sessions on SQL topics and networking opportunities. Recently, they presented at events in Albany, Syracuse, and Boston, also attending a virtual summit, promoting local tech event involvement. Continue reading
SQL Saturday NYC 2023! A Success!
SQL Saturdays are an amazing, volunteer-led, conference held in various cities. The NYC 2023 SQL Saturday was great! 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
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
Upgrading to SQL 2016 (and 2017) and Windows Server 2016
A lot of engineering work has gone into easing upgrades for SQL Server and Windows at Microsoft. In general, a lot of breaking changes no longer happen especially around the database engine. But what about other components? What about Windows? … Continue reading
SQL Saturday! Albany July 29, 2017 – Come and learn Databases and BI!
SQL Saturdays are free training events, put on by volunteers who deliver great content to you, the audience, all around Microsoft SQL Server, and surrounding technologies. Continue reading
Compliance and Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2016
I present often to user groups and SQL Saturdays. One topic which seems popular is the ability to secure and gain compliance in SQL Server. This presentation is best delivered by myself or someone from Microsoft, with authority on the … Continue reading
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