SQL Server

SQL Server 2014 Receives Second Service Pack

July 18, 2016
The release of SQL Server 2014 SP2 includes bug fixes and performance improvements and starts the countdown for applying the service pack to continue receiving support
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SQL Server 2016 On-Premises Compared to Azure Offerings

July 11, 2016
SQL Server database deployment scenarios (on-premises and Azure-based) offer traditional SQL Server functionality, but vary in terms of cost, management features, and capacity
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Report Template Format Landscape and Roadmap

June 20, 2016
Overview and roadmap of Microsoft report template formats and estimate of the future investment they will receive from Microsoft
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SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services

June 7, 2016
SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services includes new user clients, design tools, and mobile reporting options; however, most features require Enterprise edition
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PolyBase Accesses Big Data

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 PolyBase features simplify the ability to query unstructured data in Hadoop and Azure Blob Storage, but performance demands may require multiple servers and additional licensing
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Executive Summary

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 includes the most extensive range of performance, security, business intelligence, auditing, and management improvements in several versions
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Advanced Analytics Using R

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 includes a new R language service to help organizations perform advanced analytics on data sources using existing SQL Server skills and investments
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Failover, Replication, and Backup Improvements

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 expands replication features to reduce downtime and cost and improves off-site backup security and manageability with Azure Storage
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JSON Features Support Mobile Applications

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 supports full management of JSON data, enabling organizations to leverage existing SQL skills to access and share data with more Web and mobile applications
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In-Memory and ColumnStore Enhancements

June 2, 2016
SQL Server 2016 includes In-Memory OLTP and ColumnStore technology enhancements that lift previous restrictions, enabling their use on a broader range of applications
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