Microsoft uses analytics and data science to enhance the user experience

People need solutions that are easy to use and provide a great customer experience. Microsoft has made this a core tenant of solution usability. With products like Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and SQL Server Analysis Services, Microsoft has created a data platform that allows them to collaborate and scale. Contact us to find out how we can help you integrate this same tech.

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Upgrade to avoid end of support for SQL Server 2008

Microsoft has a number of products that evolve over time. SQL Server 2008 is no exception. That's why it's time to upgrade. With SQL Server 2017, you don't just get an update--you get in-memory performance across workloads, mission-critical high availability, end-to-end mobile BI, and in-database advanced analytics with security features. At Deevita, we're here to help you get the right tools for the job. Contact us to find out more.

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WS + SQL 2008 Extended Security Updates FAQ

As the end of support for Windows Server SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 approaches, questions will undoubtedly arise, especially relating to the Extended Security Updates offered by Microsoft. This document is here to answer those questions.

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Discover the benefits of modernization and save with Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

Why move your on-premises SQL Server to the Azure cloud? Check out this infographic to learn about the savings and latest technological benefits of switching to Azure SQL Database Managed Instance.

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You've Got Cloud. Now, What?

Cloud solutions are known for cutting costs and enabling innovation and agility, but not all cloud solutions are the same. This article discusses four of the fine print strategies you should consider when adopting a cloud solution.

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Three reasons why Windows Server and SQL Server customers continue to choose Azure

For the past 25 years, companies of every size have trusted Windows Server and SQL Server to run their business-critical workloads. In fact, more than 70 percent of on-premises server workloads today run on Windows Server.

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Happy Thanksgiving

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." - Oprah Winfrey #HappyThanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving2019 #Seattle #Redmond #Washington #ThursdayThoughts

Empowering your organization to embrace a data culture with Power BI

Companies are generating an amazing amount of data, but do they know how to use it? Often, the answer is "not really." You need to leverage a solution that can help your employees understand what your data is telling them. With Microsoft Power BI, you have access to manipulate, learn from, and act on your data. Use Power BI to explore, gain crucial insights, and make decisions in new and exciting ways. Contact Deevita to learn more on how we can help you integrate Power BI today.

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The total economic impact of Microsoft Azure SQL Database managed instance

What is the economic impact of switching from an on-premises SQL Server to Azure? Microsoft asked Forrester to find out. Four client interviews later, the results are in: See how you can save by switching to Azure!

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Announcing new options for SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 End of Support

This article outlines the end of support timeline for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, as well as options and recommendations for current users moving forward.

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A Customer Data Platform Picks Up Where CRM Leaves Off

If you're not leveraging the power of a customer data platform, you might not truly understand your customers. With big data and a modern data platform, your business can drive customer experience to new heights. Azure is that modern data platform. With native AI--you can unlock insights faster from all your data, on-premises and in the cloud. Deevita LLC and Microsoft are here to help. Contact us to find out how we can help you navigate your journey to the cloud.

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Missing Children Society of Canada

Helping find children isn't an easy business, but Missing Children Society of Canada is using Microsoft Azure and Xamarin to leverage Canada's social networks to bring missing children home. Azure gives them the scale they need to optimize their use of social media and supports rapid scaling required to take on millions of users. With Deevita LLC and Microsoft, you can leverage the same power. Contact us to find out more.

What should you consider to optimize the costs in Azure migration?

Many companies prefer the lift-and-shift methodology to migrate their applications and data to Azure. But, are you choosing the best cloud migration services? How can save over 90% on resources such as VMs? Let’s look at this article to know the answers… 

Moving to the cloud is no longer a confusion, it is a clear decision for many organizations. Now, they are beginning to move at a fast pace in adopting the cloud. It helps to reduce the data center footprint and become more agile with the cloud elasticity. But, how cost-effective is your cloud migration? This is the million-dollar question every boardrooms debate on. What would be the risk for business decision makers to migrate to a platform they don’t own or control completely? 

Cloud consultants often focus on how to move services and applications to Azure. But, do you know if you are getting the value for the money spent? Is it possible to achieve operational flexibility and agility while saving money? This is where cost optimization plays a vital role. Let’s look at an example. 

1) Choose the right VM size 

You have a business application which is being accessed by your customers. You can run that application on a DS2_V2 size VM on Azure. Now the costs for a VM differ by region. But, how can you be sure about the right VM size? Can you narrow down on a particular VM size? Have you tested and validated the correct VM size? Or, was the size derived from an equivalent on-premises server based on best-guess calculations? Choosing a low-spec VM is always good to go. You can scale up according to your business requirements. 

2) Running the VM only when required 

Should your VM need to keep running 24/7? Based on your business requirements, running the VM during business hours alone would be good. It can save up to 75% of your Azure bills. 

Optimization should be an integral part of your Azure migration plan. Focusing on this part makes your business stand out in the competitive market. If you’re considering a cloud migration and would like to learn more about the benefits of Azure, Deevita offers a range of migration solutions for organizations. 

What’s in store for Cloud Security in 2019?

The cloud is slowly becoming an integral IT component of every organization. Initially when the cloud services came in, many were dubious on the security part. Now, the cloud security technologies have advanced to increase the robustness to cyber-attacks. With 2019 here, here are the top 4 facts you need to know about the cloud in terms of security. 

1. High cloud investments will fuel the growth of leading public cloud providers. This growth will make them a bigger target for malicious attacks.
2. Open-source containers will shape the future of cloud-based applications. There will be an increase in the number of cloud security vendors using open-source containers in 2019. This will in turn push containers into the mainstream for any cloud-based application. 
3. Increased occurrence of DDoS threats as many enterprises start to use the cloud. This paves way for hackers to enter the cloud network and evolve their DDoS threats. To resolve these issues, many organizations will need next-gen cloud security tools like secure service meshes and convergent firewalls. 
4. Cloud load balancing to become the savior in keeping the cloud safe and intact. As the cloud becomes more complex, organizations will need to depend on cloud load balancing until it becomes the most important cloud security tool.