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Microsoft, SAP, IBM, Citrix, Progress Software and WSO2 co-submit OData to OASIS for standardization
Last November, at PASS 2011, Ted Kummert, CVP, SQL Server laid out Microsoft’s data platform vision for the new world of data that we all live in – one that is characterized by an tremendous growth in... more
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Credible, Consistent Data
We’ve crossed the halfway point in The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series and would be delighted to get your feedback on the series as well as The Fantastic 12 of #SQL2012 Twitter Con... more
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes of Managed Self-Service BI
We’re back with a new episode of The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where we’re providing unique insights from the SQL Server Engineering Team as they developed SQL Server 2012. ... more
SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 Customer Technology Preview (CTP) Available
As part of our commitment to delivering and supporting high-quality software to our customers, Microsoft is pleased to announce SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 CTP. Customers with existing investments on SQL S... more
The Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes - Ensuring Peace of Mind
Once again it’s on! We hope you enjoy this fourth episode of the Fantastic 12 of 2012: Behind the Scenes Blog Series, where you’re getting a peak into workings of the SQL Server Engineering Team with ... more

 

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Windows Azure Myths
Windows Azure is part of the Microsoft "stack" - the suite of software and services we offer. Becaus... more
Tuesday, May 22 BuckWoody
Book Review (Book 11) - Applied Architecture Patterns on the Microsoft Platform
This is a continuation of the books I challenged myself to read to help my career - one a month, for... more
Tuesday, May 15 BuckWoody
BlobShare: Corporate Filesharing with Security and Control
We’ve all done it. We have a file we need to transfer to someone - but it’s big. Really big. “Big”,... more
Tuesday, May 8 BuckWoody
Preparation is key to a successful cloud deployment
If you want to be wise, watch the actions and outcomes of others. Emulate the successful actions, an... more
Tuesday, May 1 BuckWoody

 

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