SQL Server 2016 Is GA; Now What?
On June 1st, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL Server 2016, which it called the world’s fastest and most price-performant database for HTAP (Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing) [...]
Secure Database Capabilities of SQL 2016
To attackers, databases are the new banks; they want to break into them, because that's where the valuable information is. If you're using SQL Server, you benefit from the [...]
Everything You Need to Know about SQL Server 2016
In less than a week, users will be able to access the newest edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2016. Starting on June 1st, users will have access to all four [...]
Support for SQL Server 2005 Has Ended – What’s Your Plan?
There’s another looming April deadline you have forgotten about, and this one’s just as critical as your annual filing. Just don’t tell the IRS. The often cited SQL Server [...]
dinSQL Recap: What You Need to Know about Hosted SQL Server
Are you up to speed on the benefits of hosting SQL databases in the cloud? We recently announced a hosted SQL Server offering powered by dinCloud infrastructure, and have [...]
SQL Server Resource Page with Links
This page serves as a central resource for content related to SQL Server from Microsoft. We’ve compiled links to content both internal on our site where we host SQL [...]
Comparing Microsoft SQL Standard vs. Enterprise
Microsoft SQL Standard and Enterprise share several features, but there are also many differences. From pricing and scalability to performance and functionality, each server is tailored to businesses with [...]
Expect Plenty of Business Intelligence Goodies in SQL Server 2016
Microsoft’s focus on cloud computing has been one of its defining characteristics lately, and especially apparent in the business intelligence space. As new cloud-based analytics services appeared one after [...]
The Best Kind of Sequel: How Cloud-hosted SQL Server Systems Can Save Your Business Money and Headaches
Sure, Microsoft’s SQL server relational database management and analysis system is the ideal platform for e-commerce, data center, and line-of-business solutions. But, what about those mid-sized enterprises who want [...]
Four Migration Options To Ease Your SQL Server 2005 End-of-Support Pains
If your organization is still using SQL Server 2005, this might be a good time to begin mapping out your strategy for replacing the 10-year-old relational database management system. [...]