Microsoft today released public previews of Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and SQL Server 2014. The releases coincide with the kickoff of TechEd Europe in Madrid, Spain. Evaluation ...

Microsoft's database releases from 2008 and 2010 reach end of extended support. In response, Redmond says, that for many customers, the time for cloud migration has arrived.

For SQL Server and Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2, you’ll get free ESUs on Azure until July 12, 2025; Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 extended support goes away on October 10, 2026.

The SQL Server team is unleashing the first widespread test builds of the next version of Microsoft's database, a k a SQL Server 2008 R2 (codenamed "Kilimanjaro").

News SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Available for Download By Kurt Mackie July 27, 2012 Microsoft released SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 this week and announced that it's available for download. The new ...

Microsoft today released the first Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for anyone who wants to grab it from TechNet. To get it, you'll have to fill out an online ...

Resolving locking issues with SQL Server 2008 R2 can be troublesome -- but it can also be surprisingly straightforward.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Server Management Self-Service Business Intelligence The ability for end-users to do their own analysis and reporting on data is a nice new feature for SQL Server 2008 R2.

Microsoft on Tuesday said SQL Server 2008 R2, the next version of its database, will be generally available in May.

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.