Python in SQL Server 2017: enhanced in-database machine learning
We are excited to share the preview release of in-database analytics and machine learning with Python in SQL Server. Python is one of the most popular languages for data science and has a rich ecosystem of powerful libraries. Starting with the CTP 2.0 …
Delivering AI with data: the next generation of Microsoft’s data platform
This post was authored by Joseph Sirosh, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Data Group Leveraging intelligence out of the ever-increasing amounts of data can make the difference between being the next market disruptor or being relegated to the pages o …
Introducing Microsoft R Server 9.1 release
This post is authored by Nagesh Pabbisetty, Partner Director of Program Management at Microsoft. Expert data scientists are adopting Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning at a rising rate. The adoption of these technologies is increasingly possible, …
SQL Server 2017 Community Technology Preview 2.0 now available
Microsoft is excited to announce a new preview for the next version of SQL Server! We disclosed a name for this next release, SQL Server 2017, today at the Microsoft Data Amp event. Community Technology Preview (CTP) 2.0 is the first production-q …
Top three capabilities to get excited about in the next version of SQL Server
We announced the first public preview of SQL Server v.Next in November 2016, and since then we’ve had lots of customer interest, but a few key scenarios are generating the most discussion. If you’d like to learn more about SQL Server v.Next …
Cumulative Update #12 for SQL Server 2014 SP1
The 12th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2014 SP1 is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or s …
Cumulative Update #5 for SQL Server 2014 SP2
The 5th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2014 SP2 is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or se …
SNAC lifecycle explained
SNAC, or SQL Server Native Client, is a term that has been used interchangeably to refer to ODBC and OLE DB drivers for SQL Server. In essence, current versions are tied to SQL Server support lifecycle itself. Currently Microsoft provides support for a …
Crossplatform Tools for SQL Server opened for community localization
This post was authored by Mona Nasr and Andy Gonzalez, Program Manager in C+E APEX Global Services In February 2017, we announced that the localization of Crossplatform Tools for SQL Server (mssql for Visual Studio Code and SQL Tools Service) is o …
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 4: Reach insights faster by running analytics at the point of creation
This is the fourth post in a five-part blog series. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts and catch up on the first, second, and third in the series. In addition, join us for Microsoft Data Amp on April 19 at 8 AM PT. The online event will showcase how da …
Unable to restore a backup – Msg 3241
I worked on an interesting issue today where a user couldn’t restore a backup. Here is what this customer did: backed up a database from an on-premises server (2008 R2) copied the file to an Azure VM tried to restore the backup on the …
Five ways Microsoft helps you do amazing things with data in the cloud
Microsoft can help you do amazing things with your data in the cloud! Here are five examples to help you get started. If you’d like more information about using the cloud to get the most from your data, please join us for the upcoming Microsoft D …
Five reasons to run SQL Server 2016 on Windows Server 2016 – No. 3: database uptime and reliability
This is the third post in a five-part blog series. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts and catch up on the first and second in the series. In addition, join us for Microsoft Data Amp on April 19 at 8 a.m. PT. The online event will showcase how data is t …
The top 5 reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2016
Upgrading your software can be daunting, we know. The fast pace of business makes it easy to tell yourself, “I’ll do it later when I have time.” We get it! But here are five key reasons to make time to upgrade to SQL Server 2016, whic …