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."
The Windows Azure Marketplace has a hidden jewel: a host of free and nearly free databases ready for monetization.
SQL Azure has become a major pillar in Microsoft's cloud-based strategy.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 10/01/2011
Developers increasingly prefer cloud-based development tooling.
- By Michael Desmond
- 08/17/2011
When Scott Guthrie, former corporate vice president of the .NET Platform at Microsoft, left the Developer Division to head up a new Windows Azure business unit, I was more than concerned.
- By Michael Desmond
- 06/01/2011
Will emerging developer tools and hybrid Platform as a Service features ramp up project and data deployments to Windows Azure?
- By Roger Jennings
- 06/01/2011
Microsoft confirms that .NET Platform head Scott Guthrie is leaving to lead a new Azure group as part of a May reorg.
- By Michael Desmond
- 05/02/2011
The relational model and SQL dominate today's database landscape, but NoSQL is gaining adherents in the era of "big data." But Roger Jennings says SQL and NoSQL may not be as exclusive as many developers think.
- By Roger Jennings
- 05/01/2011