Microsoft confirms SQL Server 2012 launch date, will cost you more

Microsoft has confirmed that March 7th will be the launch date for SQl Server 2012. On top of that, SQL Server 2012 will cost you more money than previous versions. The launch will also feature an ...
Computerworld

For a price, Microsoft will extend support for Windows Server, SQL Server 6 more years

Microsoft today added a new licensing option for Windows Server and SQL Server that extends support by six years, for a total of 16 years of vulnerability patches. Called “Premium Assurance,” the ...
dbta

SQL Server Upgrades and the Importance of Support

Microsoft extended support for all editions of SQL Server 7.0 ended on Jan. 11. Considering that this edition was initially replaced 11 years ago by SQL Server 2000 (and there have been three more ...
TechCrunch

Windows Azure Adds New Features, Including SQL Server Support General Availability And New Push Features

Microsoft introduced a laundry list of new features today for Windows Azure, including general availability of SQL Server AlwaysOn support, notification hubs and autoscale improvements. The new ...