Microsoft is readying a preview of a new version of its Azure SQL database-as-a-service for release later this calendar year. The coming version will include new SQL Server capabilities that will ...

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Microsoft recently published a new version of its service-level agreement (SLA) for Azure SQL Database, adding uptime perks for organizations that use the "Business Critical" tier. If organizations ...

Knowing how to automate tasks in the cloud will make you a more productive DBA. Here are the key concepts to understand about cloud scripting and a rundown of the best tools for automating code in ...

Microsoft yesterday announced its Microsoft Azure SQL Database service is incorporating new preview service tiers. The relational Database as a Service (DaaS) cloud offering is getting Basic and ...

DH2i, whose vision is enabling enterprise applications to move freely and transparently among physical, virtual and cloud environments, just announced a new approach to enable SQL Server-based ...

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