Extended support is an expensive operation. There are some other options, and Microsoft's policies in the SQL Server support space have become more user-friendly in recent years. Given the rapid ...

In this white paper, we investigate the SQL Server database backup options in Azure Virtual Machine. We start by explaining the uses and importance of backing up databases. We continue by discussing ...

Customers will be able to access new license management options plus auto-backup and ... of the database that Microsoft is calling SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters, which adds integration with ...

Microsoft has reached out to federal agencies to test SQL Server 2016 for those using the Linux operating system. Microsoft has already reached out to government users to test out SQL for Linux, which ...

Besides releasing SQL Server 2022 this week, Microsoft also announced some new options for SQL Server licensing. To provide some background and history, SQL Server has had the same licensing model ...

Then we will discuss the need to upgrade from SQL Server 2008/R2 which is nearing the end of Microsoft’s extended service period. We’ll cover some of the reasons that business are slow to ...

Agencies that aren’t ready for an all-in cloud database migration will benefit from SQL Server 2016’s phased migration approach. This allows agencies to migrate at their own pace. They can start with ...

The company is rolling out in early 2017 Windows Server Premium Assurance and SQL Server Premium Assurance , which add six more years of support beyond the current 10. During the six years of ...

Software maker says that, starting later this year, those using its cloud computing service will be able to run Microsoft's operating system and database software. During her years at CNET News ...

Andrew McDermid, principal SQL Server DBA at Datavail, took part in a DBTA webinar focused on MS SQL database backups and restores in Azure, presenting users with their options and the drawbacks of ...