Jun. 112013Microsoft's SQL Server 2014: More than just in-memory O... Microsoft's SQL Server 2014 is slated to deliver in-memory OLTP capabilities, plus a handful of other new and enhanced database features early next year.Jun. 052013SQL Server 2014 hastens transaction processingThe next version of Microsoft’s relational database management system (RDMS) promises to bring immense performance gains to online transactional processing systems. Jun. 032013Microsoft unveils what’s next for enterprise ITNew wave of 2013 products brings it all together for hybrid cloud, mobile employees and modern application development.Jun. 032013Microsoft Debuts Next-Gen Server SoftwareMicrosoft announces in-memory-enhanced Microsoft SQL Server 2014, supports hybrid cloud with Windows Server and System Center upgrades.Apr. 152013Microsoft unveils GeoFlow 3-D SQL Server mapping toolpublic preview is now available for GeoFlow, a 3-D mapping tool that will be an add-on to Microsoft Excel 2013, and which can turn SQL Server data into three-dimensional graphs and animations.Apr. 122013Microsoft Releases GeoFlow 3D Visualization Tech for Ex... New software with roots in Microsoft Research's Worldwide Telescope project adds a touch of interactive 3D flair to geographic data.Feb. 052013Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics ... Gartner has positioned Microsoft in the Leaders Quadrant in the 2013 Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms.Jan. 312013Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management S... Gartner has positioned Microsoft in the Leaders Quadrant in the 2013 Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management Systems.Nov. 272012Big Data Partnership Announces Support for Microsoft's ... Big Data Partnership, a leading 'Big Data' specialist service provider, today announced that it has been chosen as one of a few select organizations from around the world to participate in the Microso... Nov. 072012Microsoft adding in-memory technology to SQL ServerCode-named Hekaton, Microsoft's in-memory technology will allow an entire database to be run from memoryNov. 072012Microsoft In-Memory Move Challenges SAP, OracleMicrosoft SQL Server "Project Hekaton" promises in-memory transactional processing that will stack up against SAP Hana and Oracle Exadata.Oct. 242012Microsoft Brings Big Data to WindowsMicrosoft, with the help of partner Hortonworks, brings Hadoop to Windows and stakes its claim as a vendor of big data technologies with new cloud-based and on-premises offerings.
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Aug. 272012Guide to Migrating from MySQL to SQL Server 2012In this migration guide you will learn the differences between the MySQL and SQL Server 2012 database platforms, and the steps necessary to convert a MySQL database to SQL Server 2012. Click to downloadJul. 232012SQL Server 2012 Public Cloud OverviewLearn more about how SQL Server 2012 along with Windows Azure SQL Database provides a comprehensive database platform that spans on-premise and cloudClick to downloadJul. 102012Putting Data to Work for Mid-Market CompaniesLearn more about mid-market BI offerings that cover a range of tools and domain knowledge.Click to downloadJul. 102012SQL Server 2012 Dell Quickstart Data Warehouse Applianc... Learn more about the Dell Quickstart Data Warehouse Appliance with SQL Server 2012, built on the proven Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse Reference Architecture. Click to downloadJun. 292012SQL Server 2012 Licensing Reference GuideThis Licensing Guide is for people who want to gain a basic understanding of how Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database software is licensed through Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Click to downloadJun. 292012Determining SQL Server 2012 Core Licensing Requirements... This document was created to help customers determine SQL Server 2012 core licensing requirements for their deployed SQL Server databases, specifically at the time of their Software Assurance renewal.... Click to downloadJun. 282012Microsoft Big Data Solution DatasheetOrganizations can use the Microsoft Big Data solution to unleash business insights from their own structured and unstructured data through familiar tools like Microsoft Office and SharePoint.Click to downloadJun. 122012SQL Server 2012 Performance White PaperLearn more about how SQL Server 2012 helps customers gain more predictable and next-generation performance backed by industry-leading benchmarks and real-world applications. Click to downloadJun. 042012SQL Server 2012: Intel Flexibility and TCO Benefits for... This white paper examines the factors that have made the combination of SQL Server and Intel Xeon processors so effective.Click to downloadMay 292012SQL Server Enterprise Information Management DatasheetLearn more about Microsoft’s Enterprise Integration Management (EIM) technologies, built on the foundation of Microsoft SQL Server 2012, provide a scalable, user-driven solution that empowers organiza... Click to download