2019-11-11
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Microsoft
A Mindset Shift
Microsoft has grown and changed their culture in the last few years, which greatly impresses Steve.
2019-11-01
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Evergreen SQL Server
Microsoft talks about evergreen SQL, where you never need to patch your database.
2019-07-24
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DevOps and OSS Can Scale
Microsoft has embraced open source software, and has opened much of their code. They have also proven that DevOps development can scale in this environment.
2019-07-17
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More Linux than Windows
Microsoft announced that Linux runs on more machines in Azure than Windows. Steve isn't surprised and thinks that Linux use will continue to grow.
2019-07-06
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2019-06-26
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Upgrading Your OS
Windows 7 support is ending, but Microsoft doesn't have a good plan for home users. Steve notes that the OS upgrade treadmill ought to come to an end soon.
2019-06-13
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Microsoft’s Windows XP Finally Dead: Last Embedded Version Reaches EOL
Microsoft this week ended support for the very last Windows XP-based operating system, essentially marking the end of the platform and an era. Being one of the longest living...
2019-04-11
Introduction to Microsoft R Services in SQL Server 2016
General introduction to R Services in SQL Server 2016 and how R server works with external stored procedure.
2019-01-25 (first published: 2016-09-15)
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Survey: What are your plans to upgrade SQL Server?
The Microsoft SQL Server product group are evaluating how to better assist with your SQL Server upgrades. With the upcoming SQL Server 2005 extended support deadline fast approaching, they want to understand how to help you migrate to a modern, supported version of SQL Server, and how to provide support and upgrades in future.
2015-07-17
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