Windows Server 2012 R2 will have a number of storage, virtualization and networking improvements, plus Hyper-V improvements, including Linux and Unix virtual machine support.

Organizations that operate Microsoft SQL Server may have to rethink their database virtualization strategy, thanks to the upcoming release of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2.

With the new version of its database due out by mid-2010, Microsoft is increasing its retail prices. It also is adding two new high-end editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 to its line-up. Other news ...