This code sample demonstrates how SQL Server 2016 memory optimized databases could be used to ingest a very high input data rate and ultimately help improve the performance of applications with ...

Only attach to Sql Server or create connection from your project (Visual Studio or favorite). The Contoso BI Demo dataset is used to demonstrate DW/BI functionalities across the entire Microsoft ...

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition will replace Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine as the software maker's lightweight database offering of choice.

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SQL Server 2008 offers two options for collecting change tracking information within the database engine, using built-in features that offer reliability and performance advantages over tracking tables ...

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Microsoft posted on April 18, 2006 the RTM version of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2005 Developer, Workgroup, Standard, Enterprise, and Express editions. Get the lowdown on SP-1's added features, ...