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Five things in SQL Server not in SQL Azure
With the excitement over the cloud, it’s easy to forget that Microsoft’s cloud database, SQL Azure, is not for everyone. Learn the five major differences between SQL Azure and SQL Server.29 Feb 2012
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Three tips for a better SQL Azure migration
A successful SQL Azure migration means picking the right migration tool and loading data into SQL Azure properly.27 Feb 2012
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SQL Server 2012 release approaches -- what you need to know
Microsoft will soon come out with the long-awaited SQL Server 2012 release, but will your system be ready to take full advantage of the new version, also known as Microsoft Denali? Find out.22 Feb 2012
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Scenarios abound for SQL Server Master Data Services
SQL Server Master Data Services, Microsoft’s master data management service, can be put to a number of different uses in businesses concerned about data quality and consistency.20 Feb 2012
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Plan ahead for a smooth SQL Server migration
The thought of a SQL Server migration makes many organizations nervous, but they don’t have to be, writes consultant Don Jones. Get tips on making the switch simple.20 Feb 2012
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 goes big -- data, that is
Microsoft database platform specialist Mark Kromer talks in this Q&A; about Microsoft SQL Server 2012 “big data” capabilities, as well as what SQL Server has in store for open source and cloud compu...14 Feb 2012
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SQL Server 2012, cloud, ‘big data’ driving momentum in 2012
With SQL Server 2012 coming out and the growing influence of the SQL Azure cloud and “big data,” the SQL Server landscape could see some major changes in the coming months.13 Feb 2012
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Keep cloud, on-premises data square with SQL Azure Data Sync
Learn how to use SQL Azure Data Sync to keep SQL Server and SQL Azure databases across dispersed geographic locations using a simple point-and-click interface.08 Feb 2012
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Map data flow from Microsoft PowerPivot to Excel, SharePoint
Microsoft PowerPivot, when used with Excel and SharePoint, lets business users manipulate data in Excel workbooks. But how do PowerPivot components fit into those environments?03 Feb 2012