Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Here I continue to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Juneau (New Development Environment) Juneau is the code name for the new SQL Server Development Tools. Its purpose is to...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Here I continue to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Spatial Features Not that I get to play around with the spatial element too much in my current role,  SQL Server spatial...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Over the next week or so, I aim to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. FileTable Another new feature in Denali is FileTable – touted as “the next generation of...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Over the next week or so, I aim to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Columnar Indexes Dubbed as one of the more important new features that Denali has to offer, Columnar...

Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching. And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to expect some excellent new features. Over the next week or so, I aim to delve into these delights, highlighting those to look out for. Day 2 – Contained Databases What are contained databases ? I’m sure I’ve heard that...