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Better on Azure: The benefits of using Azure for Windows Server and SQL Server workloads

Azure is a logical choice for Windows Server and SQL server workloads. This whitepaper examines how Azure supports applications that rely on SQL Server or Windows Server in four key areas: security, rapid innovation, hybrid solutions and cost advantage. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Washington #Portland #Oregon #ThursdayThoughts

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Windows and SQL

Learn about the features and benefits of migrating to Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. This video discusses key aspects such as preventing the loss of valuable data and getting the lowest cost of ownership. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Washington #Portland #Oregon #WednesdayWisdom

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Update and protect applications with unmatched security and business continuity

One of the reasons why Microsoft Windows Server & SQL Server are popular among businesses is because of their proven security and compliance capabilities. Azure not only improves performance, but also provides multiple layers of security, like the secure foundation of its physical data centers, operational best practices, and engineering processes that meet industry standard guidelines. Sign up to say connected, we’ll help you learn more about migrating to Microsoft Windows SQL Server on Azure. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Washington #Portland #Oregon #TuesdayThoughts

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3 Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations

Customer experience (CX) is taking the forefront as businesses discover its strong correlation to revenue growth. The drive to become an experience-focused business doesn’t just come from the C-suite. Anyone with a deep understanding of today’s digital mandate and a strong vision for what digital experiences can do for customers and the business can lead the charge. Sign up now to stay connected to show you the three smart ways to exceed your customers’ digital expectations, along with real-world success stories, to help unlock your organization's potential. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Washington #Portland #Oregon

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5 leading trends of database innovation: Cloud native, self-driving, and more

The pandemic forced the acceleration of the digitalization trend. As businesses and economies make the digital transformation, data and the ability to gain insights are at the heart of every successful organization. Get briefed on the 5 top updates leaders are interested in surrounding database innovation—from online and batch workload integration (or HTAP) to newer multi-model advances in technology such as AI, IoT, and beyond. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Portland #Oregon #Washington #MondayMotivation

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The Total Economic Impact™ Of Migration To Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Databases

According to a February 2020 Research Overview by Forrester Research, the infrastructure-as-code movement has emerged as the new management model. The ability to programmatically create and manage infrastructure alters the whole game of infrastructure. It also changes the roles of the people involved—most notably the admins. Customers who maintain Software Assurance can use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to decrease their usage costs. They can also provision databases quickly for faster time-to-market and manage them more efficiently. With many time-consuming manual tasks automated or eliminated, database administrators (DBAs) and IT staff members see their roles transformed, and they have more time to apply to higher business-value initiatives. #Redmond #Seattle #Bellevue #Portland #Oregon #Washington #FridayFeeling Sign up to say connected—we’ll help you accelerate innovation with Azure SQL services.

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