Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud computing platform has been gaining steam since its launch to paying customers in February. Just last week it reached 10,000 customers; already, Azure is shaping up to ...

When it comes to improving the performance of database systems, there are nearly as many approaches as there are DBA (database administrator) teams. That might sound acceptable at first glance. But, ...

A comparison of SQL Server's throughput performance on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) gives the edge to Microsoft's cloud. "Azure emerged as the clear leader across both Windows and ...

At first glance, a new product billed as part of the Azure Man­agement platform might not seem interesting or relevant for data management professions. But as you will see, if your organiza­tion is ...

Research firm GigaOm compared throughput performance between SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and SQL Server on AWS EC2, finding the former enjoyed a definite speed edge. "Azure emerged as the ...

As SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reach the end of support in 2019, you’ll have an opportunity to upgrade to a cloud database service. Follow this step-by-step guide to manage change effectively as you ...

Microsoft's Bing News app can use Notification Hubs for instant news updates. Microsoft has unloaded a series of major updates to its Windows Azure service, including notification hubs, SQL Server ...

Mike Chapple is associate teaching professor of IT, analytics and operations at the University of Notre Dame. Almost every agency business function relies on at least one database. These range from ...

Microsoft cut the price of its SQL Azure cloud database in a move the company said would result in cost savings of 48 percent to 75 percent for organizations with databases larger than 1 GB. Microsoft ...

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern enterprises know that the future of AI and innovation hinges on real-time data, but integrating legacy operational data with low latency is ...