SQL Tools 2020 Release Roundup
SQL Server Management Studio had four releases in 2020, and a lot of the known issues have now been resolved. Don’t forget that since version 18.7, Azure Data Studio is included with SQL Server Management Studio.
Azure SQL Autumn Announcements
The investment in data, database and the Azure SQL family continues from Microsoft with a host of recent announcements.
Enterprise-Scale Bespoke Cloud Developments at Ballard Chalmers
In this blog, we take a technical look at two examples of enterprise-scale bespoke cloud developments that we have undertaken.
The Benefits of Using Azure for Windows Server and SQL Server Workloads – Whitepaper
This whitepaper by Microsoft looks at the key benefits of migrating Windows Server and SQL Server workloads to the Azure cloud.
Best of Azure – Windows Server & SQL Server
Here are some interesting statistics released by Microsoft about Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. A lot of great reasons to be using Azure.
Azure SQL Database – Security Features
Azure SQL Database offers many features to build a comprehensive, secure and stable data platform. Here we explore the range of security features available.
SQL Server 2019 – General Release
Microsoft announced the general release of SQL Server 2019 at Microsoft Ignite. This is the answer to the demands exerted by massive data and expectations of real-time query performance across a variety of data sources. A data platform for modern enterprises and modern expectations.
Azure Synapse Analytics, the Next Evolution of Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Microsoft has taken its data-warehouse solution to the next level in both performance and capabilities. And has now launched Azure SQL Data Warehouse as Azure Synapse Analytics. With Azure Synapse, you can build, manage, collaborate and analyse your data all within the same service.
End of Support for Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 – The Challenges, Opportunities and Advantages of Modernization
Support has already ended for Windows Server 2008 and end of support for SQL Server 2008 is fast approaching. Discover the challenges, opportunities and advantages of modernization with migration to the Azure cloud.
Free Azure SQL Administration eBook for DBAs
We wanted to share with the Database Administrators (DBAs) of our clients, this great free Azure SQL Administration eBook being offered by Microsoft. Many DBAs are unsure what skills need to be added to their existing skill set or how best to get up to speed. This course/eBook is a great answer.