Microsoft has made some big promises for SQL Server 2008, a major update of its enterprise database product. Here's an outline of the key new features.

Microsoft debuted SQL Server 2019 at Ignite, but a more technically detailed picture of the next-gen database platform emerged only later at the PASS Summit.

Out of the box, SQL Server is a pretty fast product. But over time and with heavy use, it can slow down. Without regular maintenance and upkeep, querying SQL Server may be a great deal like ...