Microsoft today announced that its next SQL Server version will hit general availability status on June 1.

SQL Server 2016 provides real-time insights across your transactional and analytical data, from advanced analytics to unparalleled in-memory performance.

With SQL Server 2005 support discontinued, here’s a clear strategy for making a smooth transition to a newer SQL version.

As part of the SQL Server 2016 launch event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a commercial database promotion that provides customers with free licenses if you are running a competitor’s ...

New business-friendly BI capabilities make a compelling case for a SQL Server 2014 upgrade.

Also, Microsoft reckons SQL Server 2014 users will notice a big speed boost when they upgrade to SQL 2016.

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Maybe more importantly, though, these speed gains also mean SQL Server 2016 will allow for real-time analytics instead of having to use a dedicated data warehousing solution.