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Microsoft announced the general availability of the "activity logs" capability in Microsoft Graph, giving administrators more options to track user activity and identify patterns of potential misuse.
04/15/2024
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The inaugural Microsoft Fabric Community Conference took place last week in Las Vegas, Nev., giving attendees insights into the inner workings of Microsoft's data and AI plans -- what's in the works, what's now available, and what's still to come.
04/02/2024
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Joey on SQL Server
I've been playing around with the new Microsoft service, currently in preview and it's time to show off what it can do.
03/21/2024
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Joey on SQL Server
While Microsoft's latest offering, Fabric, is a viable option for many, it's not the only player out there.
01/12/2024
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Joey on SQL Server
Let's kick off 2024 by checking in with the current status of some of Microsoft's more popular database options, like Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance and more.
01/04/2024
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Microsoft this week announced a free new Azure Expert Assessment option, currently at preview, to help organizations shift their workloads to Microsoft services.
11/29/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Microsoft's latest offering will also continue the company's trend of strong AI integration hooks.
11/15/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Let's break down performance metrics, cost considerations, and the ever-changing best practices of cloud storage and database solutions.
10/20/2023
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SQL Server expert Allan Hirt shares what database pros need to know about their core infrastructure.
10/18/2023
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Microsoft's Buck Woody breaks down how SQL Server is leveraging gen AI, and what skills you will need to stay competitive.
10/10/2023
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AvePoint on Tuesday announced Opus, its new artificial intelligence (Al)-based "information lifecycle management" solution, which works with Microsoft Office 365 and other services.
10/10/2023
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Microsoft's partners are now selling Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2014 as of this month, per this announcement.
10/04/2023
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Microsoft's Abdullah Mamun and Kendal Van Dyke break down how SQL's recent updates are giving database pros new ways to take control of their data.
10/02/2023
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Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to "retire" its Azure Database for MariaDB service on Sept. 19, 2025.
09/25/2023
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Microsoft and Oracle on Thursday announced "Oracle Database@Azure," a new collaborative infrastructure-as-a-service effort that lets Oracle database customers more easily tap Azure services.
09/14/2023
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Data pro Thomas LaRock dives into the intricacies of SQL Server design, emphasizing the power of smart datatype decisions.
09/05/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Once you're able to see through the "AI whitewashing," a strong case for generative AI in the database space can be made.
08/02/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Let's take a look at the limitations of PaaS database offerings for organizations with robust DBA teams and mission-critical needs.
06/28/2023
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"It does feel like every week, there is something new," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday, during the opening keynote of Build 2023.
05/23/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Microsoft is transforming its data portfolio for its Copilot era. Here's what that means for DBAs.
05/23/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
You don't need to be a software developer to quickly create an API that will retrieve the information you need.
05/05/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Often overlooked, it's a powerful tool that can make your life a lot easier. Especially now that Microsoft has updated its functionality.
03/17/2023
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Joey on SQL Server
Microsoft's relational database engine has had the same licensing model since 2012. The new version released this week brings significant changes that brings SQL Server closer to Azure SQL's licensing model.
11/16/2022
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Joey on SQL Server
Now generally available, SQL Server 2022's feature set brings it closer to parity with Azure SQL. Here are the biggest additions to Microsoft's RDBMS software you need to know.
11/16/2022
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Joey on SQL Server
Reduce workload times with this handy feature that can benefit every database pro.
11/09/2022