Microsoft System Center 2012 is out, and Microsoft .NET Framework developers everywhere are cheering.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 05/01/2012
Lele shares his take on Azure development and how other .NET devs might want to get started.
- By John K. Waters
- 04/24/2012
In this multi-part series, Joseph Fultz will walk you through exactly what you need to know to make sure your Azure deployment performs optimally. First up, the steps you need to take on your local development machine.
- By Joseph Fultz
- 04/11/2012
The new datacenters currently support Azure Compute and Storage services.
From architecture to security to database compatibility, here's what you need to know to make your Azure cloud migration a success.
- By George Huey, Wade Wegner
- 04/08/2012
The MVP Summit, from which I've just returned, is a very important event.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 04/01/2012
Microsoft today unveiled a new cloud-based build service for its upcoming hosted Team Foundation Service.
- By John K. Waters
- 03/27/2012
Here's how to build a simple continuous client application that spans multiple devices using the cloud (Azure) to handle communication between the devices.
Both are equally good cloud storage mechanisms -- here's the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decision for your projects.
- By Joseph Fultz
- 03/09/2012
The embedded version is specially designed to support handheld devices for industrial use, electronic signs and kiosks, among other mobile device uses.
SQL Server 2012 will offer a variety of new features centered on big data, business intelligence and cloud computing.
"General availability" for SQL Server 2012 is scheduled for April 1.
A certain Darwinian evolution is taking place at Microsoft. Some product species are more fit, with better chances for survival. You can understand and work with Microsoft's changes, rather than being passively impacted by them.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 03/01/2012
Microsoft tweaks several cloud-based offerings, lowering prices and upgrading storage and support.
Learn how to publish data in the Windows Azure Marketplace for a monthly income with just a few hours effort.
By responding to potential threats with thoughtfulness, and a zeal to add value, SQL and Big Data could be big business for Redmond.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 02/01/2012
An open source SDK for developing Windows Phone applications that connect to Amazon Web Services reached beta earlier this month.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 01/31/2012
DynamoDB, based on NoSQL, uses solid-state drives to increase speed.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 01/19/2012
Using SSDT means we don't just shout orders at the database; instead, we plan what we're going to say.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 12/01/2011
Microsoft and Amazon have agreed on a deal that will allow cheap use of Amazon's cloud resources for SQL Server 2012, formerly code-named "Denali."