I recently was asked about licensing SQL Server in the following two scenarios that may be confusing at times Can i only license a portion of the physical processors for SQL Server by restricting SQL Server’s usage of the processors by using the...

This is a FAQ and I recently collected information based on some available resources: The following Books-online topic talks about the in-built SQL Server tools to collect performance data so you can create a baseline and also identify performance issues...

Microsoft released a reference architecture to build a Private Cloud to consolidate your database environment, for details refer to: http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/solutions-technologies/cloud-computing/private-cloud.aspx We will also be releasing...

I am including the below podcast link from MSDN Broadcaster about SQL Azure – check it out: What does "IT as a Service" Mean in Regard to SQL Azure? Explains how SQL Azure enables you to provide a database platform as a service.

This is a great tool for you to search for relevant information on Microsoft properties all aggregated to single convenient location. The Microsoft Desktop Player delivers contextual content aggregated across Microsoft properties that is mapped to an...

I am going to start using MSDN Broadcaster to start publishing content to this blog, if you are a blog writer you should definitely try this service out, it is amazing: www.microsoftbroadcaster.com Microsoft Broadcaster enables  IT Pro and Developer...