Microsoft's SQL Server 2014 is slated to deliver in-memory OLTP capabilities, plus a handful of other new and enhanced database features early next year.

SQL Server 2014 also has support for up to eight readable secondaries with AlwaysOn technology. The engineering team focused on making this SQL Server 2014 release "100-times faster," according to ...

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 ...

In addition to SQL Server 2014, Microsoft debuted its Analytics Platform System (APS), pitching it as an appliance for customers that need to do queries spanning SQL Server and Hadoop.

Microsoft's flagship database, along with several other goodies of interest to developers, are officially available. SQL Server 2014 and the SQL Server Backup to Microsoft Azure Tool both hit their ...

Microsoft has also focused on making SQL Server 2014 a solution that seamlessly supports whichever deployment option suits customers, on-premise, in the cloud or any variation thereof.

Microsoft unveiled SQL Server 2014 and said the new version is designed with 'cloud-first principles' and featuring built-in, in-memory OLTP and a focus on real-time, Big Data-style analytics.

Microsoft republished Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2014 on Thursday.

SQL Server 2014 is a major upgrade that also has a host of invaluable smaller improvements, but you'll need to invest time in database design to get the most from it. Why you can trust TechRadar ...