SQL Server
Understanding the Impact of SQL Server 2022 Licensing Changes and How Connection SAM Services Can Help
In November 2022, Microsoft quietly implemented significant changes to their SQL Server licensing rules, particularly affecting virtual SQL servers. These updates, including a notable price increase and new requirements for…
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Windows Server and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 End of Life Is Fast Approaching—Are You Ready?
SQL Server 2008 end of life is on July 9, 2019, and Windows Server 2008 end of life is on January 14, 2020. The clock is ticking, and you could…
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SQL 2005 End of Life
With the end of SQL Server support back in April, it’s time to face the facts: no more feature updates, no more application fixes, and no more security patches or…
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Free SQL Server 2016 Licenses!
As part of the SQL Server 2016 launch event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a commercial database promotion that provides customers with free licenses if you are running a competitor’s…
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SQL Server 2016: The Buzz Beyond Security
The highlights of the newest version of Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 take security and visibility upgrades of earlier versions and move toward availability, simplicity, and consistency. With only a few…
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