By Michael Otey, 02/01/2012
For virtualization trends in 2012, expect continued server consolidation, more VDI and application virtualization, and support for the dynamic datacenter and private cloud.
By Michael Otey, 01/23/2012
By Michael Otey, 01/20/2012
Enhanced high availability heads the list of SQL Server 2012 improvements, but you'll also find features for better performance, easier BI, simplified licensing, and a streamlined ...
By Michael Otey, 01/19/2012
SQL Server Data Tools in SQL Server 2012 offers more than declarative schema-based database design and T-SQL debugging--here's what to look for in this super tool.
By Michael Otey, 01/13/2012
Learn why Michael Otey thinks that SQL Server 2012 is the next evolution of Microsoft enterprise data platform.
By Michael Otey, 12/19/2011
VMware was one of the leaders in the cloud space to show how virtualization can act as the foundation for cloud computing.
By Michael Otey, 12/19/2011
Dispel some of your confusion about cloud computing and see how Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 helps build the private cloud.
By Michael Otey, 12/14/2011
VMware has a sizable lead in the virtualization market—and with its recent release of vSphere 5, VMware raises the bar even further for enterprise virtualization.
By Michael Otey, 12/12/2011
SQL Server is a mission-critical and enterprise-ready database for a variety of reasons, including price, performance, and BI.
By Michael Otey, 12/12/2011
New to SQL Server 2012, the AlwaysOn Availability Groups feature is the next evolution of database mirroring. Find out what AlwaysOn Availability Groups are, what you need to use ...
By Michael Otey, 12/12/2011
SQL Server 2012 comes in three paid editions: Enterprise Edition, Business Intelligence Edition, and Standard Edition. In addition, SQL Server throws a curveball into the arena by ...
By Michael Otey, 11/24/2011
There are several motivating factors that drive DBAs to virtualize SQL Server, including cost and power savings, improved hardware ROI, and improved availability.
By Michael Otey, 11/15/2011
Microsoft and HP have extensively tested this appliance's scalability and estimate it can support about 200 database instances. But wait--there's more.
By Michael Otey, 11/14/2011
The HP Enterprise Database Consolidation (DBC) Appliance is one of the first entries in the new database appliance industry. It gives customers optimized performance and ...
By Michael Otey, 11/14/2011
The Metro tile-based UI is the biggest UI change Windows has ever seen, but Windows 8 also includes many other security and management features that should make this release a hit ...
By Paul Thurrott, 11/08/2011
Paul Thurrott demonstrates Windows 8 on the tablet in this edition of Windows IT Pro Insider. Along with Sean Deuby, Michael Otey, and Jeff James, Paul walks through the ...
By Michael Otey, 10/24/2011
SQL Server Denali’s new features will help you easily build and secure mission-critical applications, gain greater insight into your data, store data more efficiently, build ...
By Michael Otey, 10/18/2011
Common problems DBAs face when using Windows PowerShell.
By Michael Otey, 10/18/2011
Windows Server 8 changes the paradigm for server management from single server to multi-server.
By Michael Otey, 10/17/2011
With huge improvements to its virtualization, management, and PowerShell support, Window Server 8 is one of the biggest server releases Microsoft has ever produced.