http://www.sqlmag.com/authors/author/author/5030568/rss/5030568en-USFri, 25 May 2012 10:25:09 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 10:25:09 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/citrix-xendesktop-review-142617
By Michael Otey
XenDesktop is the premier solution for implementing virtual desktops using the Microsoft virtualization platform.]]>Michael OteyWed, 23 May 2012 00:05:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/citrix-xendesktop-review-142617http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-142813
By Michael Otey
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 has major new features, such as the new Business Intelligence edition, as well as smaller changes to licensing and a new LocalDB edition.]]>Michael OteyTue, 22 May 2012 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-142813http://www.sqlmag.com/article/internet-explorer2/internet-explorer-9-tips-142560
By Michael Otey
Increase your daily productivity by learning to pin a website to your taskbar, quickly open a new tab, and other shortcuts in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 browser.]]>Michael OteyTue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/internet-explorer2/internet-explorer-9-tips-142560http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/8-free-sql-server-downloads-143088
By Michael Otey
The best free SQL Server downloads to help you do your job.]]>Michael OteyTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/8-free-sql-server-downloads-143088http://www.sqlmag.com/article/cloud-computing2/emergence-hybrid-cloud-142944
By Michael Otey
At the recent Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2012 in Las Vegas, it became clear that the newest evolution of cloud technology is the hybrid cloud. The hybrid cloud combines the scalability and availablility of public cloud with your own private cloud infrastructure where you can control and protect corporate data.]]>Michael OteyWed, 09 May 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/cloud-computing2/emergence-hybrid-cloud-142944http://www.sqlmag.com/article/commentary/digital-sql-server-pro-142523
By Michael Otey
The first all-digital issue of SQL Server Pro provides a readable magazine-like experience while incorporating upgraded interactive features.]]>Michael OteyMon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/commentary/digital-sql-server-pro-142523http://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/top-10-features-hyperv-30-142834
By Michael Otey
Microsoft’s Hyper-V 3.0 virtualization platform has extensive upgraded capabilities. Take a look at our review of the top 10 new features.]]>Michael OteyWed, 18 Apr 2012 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/top-10-features-hyperv-30-142834http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/creating-sql-server-2012-installation-windows-server-core-142853
By Michael Otey
Windows Server Core is perfect for SQL Server--it provides all the Windows Server core services, requires less overhead, and is more secure. Get started here. ]]>Michael OteyTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/creating-sql-server-2012-installation-windows-server-core-142853http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-virtual-labs-142608
By Michael Otey
Learn about SQL Server 2012 in Microsoft virtual labs, from installing and managing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server Core to working with Power View, and more.]]>Michael OteyMon, 19 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-virtual-labs-142608http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/microsoft-sql-server-private-cloud-142280
By Michael Otey
Find out how SQL Server can leverage the benefits of a private cloud environment in several ways.]]>Michael OteyFri, 16 Mar 2012 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/microsoft-sql-server-private-cloud-142280http://www.sqlmag.com/article/windowsserver8/microsofts-jeffrey-snover-windows-server-8-142549
By Michael Otey
Microsoft’s Jeffrey Snover talks with Michael Otey and Sean Deuby about upcoming enhancements to Windows Server 8, including storage improvements, the importance of PowerShell, virtualization enhancements in Hyper-V, scalability, and Server Core.]]>Michael OteyTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windowsserver8/microsofts-jeffrey-snover-windows-server-8-142549http://www.sqlmag.com/article/system-center/windows-pro-insider-microsoft-system-center-2012-private-cloud-142329
By Jeff James
Microsoft hosted a hands-on workshop on System Center 2012 and the Private Cloud in mid-January. Windows IT Pro staffers Jeff James, Michael Otey, and Sean Deuby attended. They discuss their impressions of the licensing changes for System Center; the ability to create private clouds with Virtual Machine Manager (VMM); and new features and components such as App Controller for rolling out applications, Service Manager to create service requests, and Orchestrator for automating workflows.]]>Jeff JamesWed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:40 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/system-center/windows-pro-insider-microsoft-system-center-2012-private-cloud-142329http://www.sqlmag.com/article/project-plan-planning-sql-server-2008-r2-75/sql-server-2008-r2/sql-server-2008-r2-requirements-142344
By Michael Otey
Learn about the features in each edition of SQL Server 2008 R2, as well as the hardware and software requirements for each edition.]]>Michael OteyWed, 22 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/project-plan-planning-sql-server-2008-r2-75/sql-server-2008-r2/sql-server-2008-r2-requirements-142344http://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-server/windows-firewall-netsh-commands-142324
By Michael Otey
Use these netsh commands to control your Windows Firewall, such as opening or closing ports, authorizing specific applications, and enabling remote management.]]>Michael OteyTue, 21 Feb 2012 15:08:15 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/windows-server/windows-firewall-netsh-commands-142324http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sqlserverdenali/microsoft-sql-server-2012-takes-big-data-hadoop-141948
By Michael Otey
Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2012 will include support for Hadoop. In this editorial article, Michael Otey explains the possibilities that Hadoop can bring to SQL Server DBas.]]>Michael OteyFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sqlserverdenali/microsoft-sql-server-2012-takes-big-data-hadoop-141948http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-editions-142261
By Michael Otey
Here’s a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions.]]>Michael OteyMon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2012/sql-server-2012-editions-142261http://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/virtualization-trends-2012-142011
By Michael Otey
For virtualization trends in 2012, expect continued server consolidation, more VDI and application virtualization, and support for the dynamic datacenter and private cloud. ]]>Michael OteyWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/virtualization2/virtualization-trends-2012-142011http://www.sqlmag.com/article/project-plan-dbadmin-sql-server-2008-r2-79/project-plan-virtualization-sql-server-2008-r2-89/sql-server-2008-r2/video-sql-server-2008-r2-enterprise-data-access-missioncritical-applications-142132
By Michael Otey
Video: SQL Server 2008 R2: Enterprise Data Access for Mission-Critical Applications]]>Michael OteyMon, 23 Jan 2012 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/project-plan-dbadmin-sql-server-2008-r2-79/project-plan-virtualization-sql-server-2008-r2-89/sql-server-2008-r2/video-sql-server-2008-r2-enterprise-data-access-missioncritical-applications-142132http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sqlserverdenali/sql-server-2012-141978
By Michael Otey
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 number of editions.]]>Michael OteyFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:48:03 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sqlserverdenali/sql-server-2012-141978http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/features-sql-server-data-tools-141946
By Michael Otey
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.]]>Michael OteyThu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server/features-sql-server-data-tools-141946