SQL Server 2012/2014 delivers compelling new capabilities that make an upgrade worthwhile. However, along the upgrade path, companies have also discovered key obstacles to achieving the new ...

The SQL Server sprawl encompasses physical deployment options as well. SQL Server 2014 offers rich integration with Windows Azure (Microsoft's cloud platform), ranging from hybrid scenarios where ...

SQL Server 2014 is notable for using the in-memory, online transaction processing technology formerly code-named "Hekaton," which might be used for near real-time inventory management capabilities.