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
Microsoft TechNet and MSDN subscribers only have access to the Evaluation edition; or they can purchase the product.
The MVP Summit, from which I've just returned, is a very important event.
- By Andrew J. Brust
- 04/01/2012
Microsoft moved to the cores pricing model largely to match its competition and customer demands.
Code First frees you up from the chore of creating databases for your project. Here's a primer on how to do it.
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.
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
SQL Server 2012 will feature three versions, including a new category.
DynamoDB, based on NoSQL, uses solid-state drives to increase speed.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 01/19/2012
Visual Studio Magazine's first-ever survey shows high salaries and a strong future for Microsoft-focused developers.
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
One big change is the move from per-processor to per-core licensing.
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."
A primer on how to update objects, including adds and deletes, in the Entity Framework.
The "Mango" update to Windows Phone 7 includes LINQ to SQL abilities. Use them while building a movie review app.
- By Nick Randolph
- 10/13/2011
Microsoft's next-generation database is expected in first half of 2012.
CLR functions that perform string manipulation and substring extraction perform very well in SQL Server.