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Best Practices March 31, 2020 2 min read

Migrate SQL workloads to the cloud with confidence

Wouldn’t it be great if you could see how a workload will perform in a new environment before migrating a database to the cloud? Then you could fix any queries that have compatibility errors or move forward with the migration with confidence.

Thought Leadership May 27, 2020 1 min read

Save money and improve agility and scale by modernizing your SQL Server to Azure SQL

We’re all adapting to uncertain times.

Thought Leadership July 28, 2020 1 min read

More ways to save when you migrate SQL Server data to Azure SQL

A new normal is emerging globally as businesses restart or rebuild in the face of rapidly changing conditions.

Events September 17, 2020 2 min read

Azure SQL digital event: Transform your applications with Azure SQL

The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated several trends that already existed in the database world.

Events October 20, 2020 1 min read

Microsoft Azure at PASS Virtual Summit 2020

It is almost time for PASS Virtual Summit 2020, the premier learning event for the data professional.

Events November 19, 2020 1 min read

Microsoft Azure at Data Platform Virtual Summit 2020

Data Platform Virtual Summit 2020 (DPS 2020) is just a couple of weeks away.

Updates July 21, 2022 13 min read

Improve scalability with system page latch concurrency enhancements in SQL Server 2022

Over the past several SQL Server releases, Microsoft has improved the concurrency and performance of the tempdb database.

Events August 23, 2022 1 min read

Register today—Free Azure Data training at Data Platform Summit 2022

Data Platform Virtual Summit 2022 (DPS 2022), a free global learning event for data professionals, is just a few weeks away running from September 19–23.

Announcements November 15, 2023 3 min read

Power what’s next with limitless relational databases from Azure

We were excited to get back in front of customers at Microsoft Ignite 2023 and PASS Data Community Summit.

Best Practices April 25, 2024 4 min read

Why migrate Windows Server and SQL Server to Azure: ROI, innovation, and free offers

Learn more on how we’re connecting with customers talking about the value of migration.

Best Practices August 14, 2024 4 min read

Modernize Microsoft SQL Server 2014 workloads with Azure

As of July 9, 2024, SQL Server 2014 has reached its end of support.

Announcements September 12, 2024 4 min read

Modernize your database with the consolidation and retirement of Azure Database Migration tools

By migrating their databases to Azure, customers like Ernst and Young are modernizing their data estate and leveraging cutting-edge cloud innovations.

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