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Microsoft SQL Server Database Development News
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July 27, 2017
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Jul'17
SQL Server for Linux gets closer -- Windows database adds HA traits
SQL Server for Linux has gained added features on its way to general availability as part of the almost-ready SQL Server 2017. Meanwhile, its Windows-based brother is upping its high availability quotient.
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April 21, 2017
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Apr'17
SQL Server 2017 makes Python a first-class citizen for analytics
Python is no longer a database outsider at Microsoft. The programming language is riding alongside R for analytics uses as SQL Server 2017 moves to its second preview release.
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March 22, 2017
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Mar'17
Redgate tools help bring database DevOps to Visual Studio 2017
So far, data has been left out of the DevOps discussion. But DevOps for databases could grow if tools like Redgate's bundle embedded in Visual Studio 2017 carry through on their promises.
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November 18, 2016
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Nov'16
Microsoft previews SQL Server on Linux, opens features across editions
Microsoft looks to broaden the horizons of SQL Server, as it moves some Enterprise features to Standard Edition and issues the first public preview of a release supporting SQL Server on Linux.
Microsoft SQL Server Database Development Get Started
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foreign key
A foreign key is a column or columns of data in one table that connects to the primary key data in the original table. Continue Reading
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What you need to know to run SQL Server Python applications
From installation to implementation, here are the basic details on how to take advantage of the Python programming language in SQL Server 2017. Continue Reading
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flat file
A flat file contains records that have no structured interrelationship. A flat file typically consists of a text file, from which all word processing or other structure characters or markup have been removed. Continue Reading
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Expect big data doings at upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference
Ignite 2017 and the Microsoft data portfolio are the topics of this edition of the Talking Data podcast. On tap is a closer look at Azure Cosmos DB. Continue Reading
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A closer look at Python-SQL Server 2017 integration
Do you know everything you need to take advantage of SQL Server 2017's support of Python? Continue Reading
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Notre Dame seeks SQL Server performance baseline for run to cloud
Establishing SQL Server performance baselines is a crucial first step for cloud migrations, says a University of Notre Dame DBA, who is using database monitoring software to do so. Continue Reading
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The ins and outs of using R in SQL Server 2016 and 2017
What does the R analytics language offer to users, and how does it fit into SQL Server 2016 and 2017? Get answers to those questions and details on Microsoft's various R technologies. Continue Reading
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What SQL Server for Linux says about Microsoft's future plans
SQL Server on Linux may just be the start. After making PowerShell open source, Microsoft can build Linux versions of any of its server technologies. And it has reason to do so. Continue Reading
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SQL Server 2016 features boost cloud, security and analytics support
In a podcast, SearchSQLServer's Jessica Sirkin discusses the noteworthy features in SQL Server 2016, reactions from early users and issues to consider in thinking about upgrading. Continue Reading
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Five tips to avoid a performance bottleneck or other SQL Server snares
Basit Farooq provides five tips for SQL Server users, from avoiding a hardware performance bottleneck to dealing with database design. Continue Reading
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SQL CONSTRAINT clauses: FOREIGN KEY, CHECK and DEFAULT
In SQL Server, SQL CONSTRAINT clauses let you control values entered into a column. Learn about FOREIGN KEY, CHECK and DEFAULT constraints here. Continue Reading
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SQL CONSTRAINT clauses: PRIMARY KEY and UNIQUE
In SQL Server, SQL CONSTRAINT clauses let you control the kinds of values that get entered into a column. Learn about two of them here. Continue Reading