PASS Summit MVP Guest Series: Inspiration for the Year Ahead
Each day “passes”, and it’s closer and closer we get to PASS Summit 2012.
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Simplifying Big Data for the Enterprise
Earlier this year we announced partnerships with key players in the Apache Hadoop community to ensure customers have all the necessary solutions to connect with, manage and analyze big data. -
PASS Summit MVP Guest Series: Bringing Home the Knowledge
PASS Summit 2012 is heading our way, and there is much to get excited about! Here is your chance to get a first-hand look at what PASS Summit is all about in this special series of guest posts from some of our industry experts and SQL Server MVPs. -
Another Chance! Round 2 of “Win a Ticket to PASS Summit 2012”
WINNER UPDATE: Thanks to all who participated in our photo caption contest – way to bow-WOW us with your snappy captions! However, a special two paws up goes to @forhakim for the winning caption: Step back from the database, or I will byte!” Congrats, Hakim! We’ll see you in Seattle, November 6th – 9th! Last […] -
Microsoft at Strata-Hadoop World 2012
Several months ago at Strata Santa Clara, we announced how we were working closely with key partners in the Big Data ecosystem to ensure that their solutions run on Microsoft’s Hadoop-based solutions. -
PASS Summit MVP Guest Series: What’s Your Hook?
With PASS Summit 2012 on the horizon, we here at Microsoft are getting amped for all the great things in store for the SQL Server community at this world-renowned conference! There are, in fact, so many things to get excited about that it’s difficult to name just a few. -
Accelerating Data Warehouse Deployments on SQL Server 2012
In order to address the data warehouse needs of mid-market customers, we have been working in close collaboration with Dell to develop “turnkey” data warehouse appliances. -
Thanks for the Tweets! Congrats to the #Winner of the Tweet Challenge!
Way to wow us with your tweets, SQL Server community! It was a tough call for us, but after checking out all the great responses to the Tweet for a Ticket to PASS Summit 2012 Challenge, we finally settled on a winner – congratulations to @GarethSwan, who told us that “Winning a ticket to PASS […] -
Take Advantage of New SQL Database Reference Application
We are happy to announce the availability of StockTrader 6, a new end-to-end reference application for Windows Azure and Windows Azure SQL Database. -
Guess What’s Back? Tweet for a Ticket to PASS Summit 2012
For SQL Server professionals and enthusiasts alike, the place to be next month is PASS Summit 2012. -
Is Big Data for Everyone?
Big Data is generating a lot of interest, but the barriers to entry prevent a broader base of users from unlocking its potential. -
Microsoft Wants Your Feedback on SQL Server 2012!
Do you use SQL Server 2012? What features do you like? What could be improved? Would you recommend it to others? Let everyone know what you think on our new Customer Reviews page.
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