PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

The term “cloud storage” is fast evolving as the emphasis of the business continues to evolve from the mere storing of data to the importance of migrating and managing it to adding resilience and now ...

Three of Pure Storage’s top executives, including CEO Charles Giancarlo, participated in an unscripted session where they took questions from press and analysts on a wide range of topics including the ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

Choosing the right data platform is critical for the modern enterprise. These platforms not only store and protect enterprise data, but also serve as analytics engines that source insights for pivotal ...

Microsoft’s Azure platform is a significant player in the cloud storage market. According to Microsoft figures, by the start of 2024, Azure storage clocked up more than 100 exabytes of data reads and ...

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.

I made the long trek across the country this week to attend my favorite conference, the SQL PASS Community Summit, this year in Seattle, and so far it’s been well worth it. I usually arrive early to ...