Following the announcement of Azure Backup for SQL Server on Azure VM (see https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/blog/azure-backup-for-sql-server-on-azure-vm-public-preview/) a new backup capability has been added. As you know, when a new SQL database is being added onto your Azure SQL VM instance you have to rediscover the database and then configure the protection for this new database. Now, with the new capability – called auto-protection – you can automatically get Azure to do the…
Read MoreAzure – Azure Backup Server now support SQL 2017 and Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) v3 now support SQL 2017 workloads and can be installed on Windows Server 2019. In addition MABS v3 introduces support for TLS 1.2 and support for VMware VM backup (vCenter and ESXi 6.5 and auto-protection when new VMWare VM’s are added to a protected folder) You can get here https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-microsoft-azure-backup#software-package to know how to upgrade to MABS v3.
Read MoreAzure / Sql – New offers and capabilities for SQL 2008 Server
As you may know (otherwise, this is it, you know ), SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 is going out of support in July 2019 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search/14917), while Windows Server 2008 is going to be out of support in January 2020 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search/12925). To help you migrate your workloads still running on these systems, Microsoft is extending the security updates support for 3 years when running these systems on Microsoft Azure. That said, it…
Read MoreAzure – Data classification and protection now available for SQL
SQL Information Protection now includes new capabilities to help identify, classify or monitor data stored in your SQL databases. Use on Azure SQL To start using these new capabilities, go to your Azure ARM portal (https://portal.azure.com) and reach your SQL Server blade. Then access the SQL database you want to Advanced Threat Protection configuration blade to turn on the feature Once enabled you will be able to access the…
Read MoreAzure – SQL Vulnerability Assessment
Microsoft has introduced a new feature to help you ensuring your Azure SQL services are secured. This feature is called SQL Vulnerability Assessment and is available on preview; the good news is you can also use it with your on-premises SQL servers. It has been designed in a way that even non security/SQL expert can gain advantage of it. The SQL VA uses a knowledge base of rules to identify…
Read MoreBeta – New version of Windows, SQL and Azure
As you may already know, if not this is it , Microsoft has made some major announcements last week about the future version of Windows Server (Windows Server 2012 R2), SQL server (SQL Server 2014), System Center (System Center 2012 R2) and Windows Azure. So, if you want to start evaluating these new coming version you can go to the Eval Center here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/evalcenter/dn205292.aspx
Read MoreVarious – All Microsoft e-books
As you may already know, Microsoft is publishing frequently e-books related to deployment or technology usage. To help you finding these e-books, a wiki page has been created which is listing all Microsoft e-books published today. Use this page to find and download your missing e-book on Office, Office 365, SharePoint, SQL, Windows or development tools (Visual Studio / Azure) http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/11608.e-book-gallery-for-microsoft-technologies-en-us.aspx
Read MoreSQL 2012 – Always On feature installation and configuration
With SQL 2012, Microsoft has introduced a new high availability functionality called Always On. This feature allows you to manage high availability for specific set of database called Availability Database. For those who are familiar with Exchange 2010, this can be compared with DAG feature. Prerequisites installation To use Always On SQL feature you must deploy an Enterprise Edition of Windows Server as this is the one which includes cluster…
Read MoreSQL – Introducing SQL Server 2012 free ebook has been updated
For those who have not yet downloaded this free ebook about the new SQL release, SQL Server 2012 – formerly called SQL Denali, and for those who already did, you can have the updated version here http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2012/03/15/free-ebook-introducing-microsoft-sql-server-2012.aspx
Read MoreSQL – SQL 2012 will be launch on April 1st
This is not an April fish, but Microsoft will launch SQL 2012 on April 1st As reminder, SQL 2012 is now RTM and available for download to TechNet/MSDN subscribers as well as for evaluation at http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/get-sql-server/try-it.aspx The virtual launch event will be host at http://www.sqlserverlaunch.com
Read MoreMicrosoft Products – Schedule delivery date for incoming products
As you may already know, there is a lot of incoming new product version for the next 12 to 24 months, including the waited Windows 8. Microsoft has published an initial schedule of delivery. Keep in mind this may still change will product groups are still working on many of these products. Windows 8 Anticipated release: Between Q3 2012 and early 2013 (UPDATED 1/12) Anticipated release date: Beta expected "late…
Read MoreSQL Denali – Free ebook “Introducing Microsoft SQL Server Code Name “Denali””
As you may already know, Microsoft is working on the next version of SQL, codename SQL Denali – officially called SQL 2012. To start learning (and enjoying) SQL Denali, Microsoft is offering a free ebook (still in writing progress) http://go.microsoft.com/FWLink/?Linkid=229829 Microsoft SQL Server Denali delivers significant enhancements to well-known, critical capabilities like high availability and disaster recovery. These enhancements promise to assist organizations in achieving the highest mission-critical confidence to…
Read MoreSQL – SQL 2005 SP 4 now available
Microsoft has released the Service Pack 4 for SQL 2005. This may be the last SP for SQL 2005 – think to move to newer SQL version. SQL 2005 SP 4 includes SQL Server 2005 SP3 cumulative updates 1 to 11, customer requested fixes, and the SQL Server 2005 SP4 database engine support for DAC operations. You can download Service Pack 4 from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=b953e84f-9307-405e-bceb-47bd345baece&displaylang=en
Read MoreSQL Server – Next version is available in beta
Microsoft has published a beta version of the next SQL edition, called Denali. You can download the first CTP here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=6a04f16f-f6be-4f92-9c92-f7e5677d91f9 Has part of the evolution, you will have: Enhanced mission-critical platform: A highly available and scalable platform designed to with greater flexibility, lower TCO, ease of use, and the performance required by the most mission-critical applications. Developer and IT Productivity: New additional tools will help developers build innovative applications…
Read MoreSQL – Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2008 now available
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is now available for download. These packages may be used to upgrade any edition of SQL Server 2008. We remain committed to providing our customers with essential changes via Service packs. Service Pack 2 contains updates for SQL Server Utility, Data-Tier Application (DAC), as well as integration capability for Microsoft Reporting Services with the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Technologies. Service Pack 2 introduces…
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