SQL Server 2016 announced as SQL Server 2005 support nears its end

For those of you still using SQL Server 2005, Microsoft will completely end support on April 12th 2016. You can head over here to check out upgrade guidelines, download migration tools, and read more ...
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Dynamic Data Masking and Row-Level Security Features on the Way in SQL Server 2016

SQL Server 2016, the next major release of Microsoft’s flagship database and analytics platform (which is available as a Community Technology Preview [CTP] as of this writing), includes exciting ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's cloud-connected on-prem database: SQL Server 2022 rolls out in private preview

At Microsoft's Ignite digital event this week, the company is announcing the private preview of SQL Server 2022, the next version of its three-decades-old relational database management system (RDBMS) ...
Network World

SQL Server vastly improves file-level security

If you are still working on SQL Server 2000 (as many of our customers are), here’s another reason to upgrade to a newer version. One area that has improved vastly is file-level security. SQL Server ...
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5 Top Tips to Maintain the Security of Your Database Environment

Do you feel confident about the security of your database environment? Because databases may contain sensitive or regulated information, critical applications or stored functions, ensuring database ...