Azure SQL Database External REST Endpoints Integration
Azure SQL Database External REST Endpoints Integration is a long-awaited capability. Though currently it has only been released to an early adoption program, it is worth taking a look at.
The Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform
The announcement of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform provides a single powerful platform for databases, analytics and data governance.
SQL Server 2022 – Public Preview
SQL Server 2022 has launched into Public Preview! This means it is available for you to download and use right away.
Azure Migration Offers – Move off SQL Server 2012
Continuing our focus on the rapidly upcoming end of support for SQL Server 2012, we want to share with you some fantastic offers available from Azure to help you make the move to the cloud.
Migrating off SQL Server 2012
Now is the time to migrate off SQL Server 2012, this blog looks at the options available: SQL Server 2019, Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Data Virtualization with Azure SQL Managed Instance Now in Preview
Data virtualization capabilities are now available in Azure SQL Managed Instance (preview). This data abstraction allows you to easily query data whether it is stored in files in Azure Data Lake Storage or Azure Blob Storage.
Tips to Migrate from SQL Server to Azure SQL
One of the key goals of a Data Platform modernisation program is thinking about what to do with your SQL Servers. So here we are going to give some high-level tips to migrate from SQL Server to the cloud.
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 (CU15) is out and it contains, as well as the normal fixes, several improvements, particularly for the SQL Engine for Linux.
Azure SQL Managed Instance – New Feature Announcements
November saw a host of new feature announcements for Azure SQL Managed Instance helping you to modernise your SQL Server applications at scale.
SQL Server 2022 – Limited Preview
SQL Server 2022 is not due for public release until next year, but November brought us a limited preview with certain customers being onboarded in advance of the public preview.