A developer of application code is probably quite content to consider a SQL Server as a collection of databases containing tables, indexes, triggers, stored procedures, and views. As a database ...

Almost all database workloads are now (or eventually will be) virtualized. High availability (HA) clusters using virtual servers provide the application protection needed to satisfy even the most ...

Storage and performance can be quite different in the cloud. It's important to choose the right VM size and configure your storage properly to keep SQL Server workloads running smoothly. Microsoft ...

Both are equally good cloud storage mechanisms -- here's the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decision for your projects. I find many of my customers and colleagues have a hard time ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

Like every version before it, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 is jam-packed with features and capabilities -- and not just the support for big data clusters that the company highlighted when it released the ...