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TiDB is a prime example of an intrinsically scalable and reliable distributed SQL database architecture. Here’s how it works. In the good old days, databases had a relatively simple job: help with the ...
The cloud security landscape has evolved dramatically by 2026, with Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) now operating under a strict Zero-Trust framework that prioritizes data-centric defense over ...
The traditional approach of providing data access to applications via remote database servers is not ideal for microservices. And while SQL provides standard access to relational databases, GraphQL ...
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With heightened pressure to compete on analytics, the purpose and role of data architecture is coming into clearer focus to meet business operating necessities. Recently, John O’Brien, CEO and ...
It’s time to switch to a new development tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL. Here’s how to get started with the MSSQL ...
Analytics must be thought of as an intrinsic software layer, says an executive behind a real-time analytics database geared specifically toward powering analytical applications. The reason is that as ...
As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.