In-Memory OLTP Engine FAQs

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In-Memory OLTP Engine FAQs By Michael Otey, mike.otey@penton.com Without a doubt, the most significant feature in the upcoming SQL Server 2014 release is the new In-Memory OLTP Engine (formerly code-named Hekaton). The past couple of SQL Server releases have had a strong focus on business intelligence, which makes the new In-Memory OLTP Engine a refreshing change for relational database professionals, with its promises of performance improvements. I covered Hekaton when it was first announced, and with the recent SQL Server 2014 CTP coming, it's time to look again in more detail. Here are some of the interesting FAQs about SQL Server 2014's In-Memory OLTP Engine. More . . .   ADVERTISEMENT Top 5 Hard-earned Lessons of a DBA Sponsored by RedGate Software In the final lesson, Steve Jones shares his '10 Tips for Efficient Disaster Recovery'. He'll help you to develop the good habits and skills you'll need in order to recover from disaster like a pro. Don't learn the lessons the hard way: be prepared. Read Steve's tips now.   SQL Server Cloud Choices By Michael Otey As Microsoft's rapid release cycle begins to heat up with upcoming releases of SQL Server 2014, Windows Server 2012 R2, and System Center 2012 R2, it's clear that the cloud is becoming an ever deeper part of Microsoft's server line. The company is bringing cloud integration into the upcoming server products in a number of places, and if you're one of those people who are already tired of hearing about the cloud, it's certain that you'll find these cloud options ever more difficult to ignore. More . . . Tracking Live SQL Server File Stalls By Michael K. Campbell Given that SQL Server workloads are commonly IO bound, a great way to get a sense for how a given server is keeping up with its current workload is to evaluate how long the IO subsystem is taking to respond to requests by SQL Server to read or write data. More . . . Events and Resources Fast, Flexible and Easy Server Backup Disk-Based Backup for Windows and Linux Servers—and for Free! Find out more. SharePoint Virtualization and the Benefits of Modern Data Protection Virtualizing the SharePoint environment can provide a pathway for simple, yet powerful, SharePoint backup. Download this helpful guide and find out for yourself whether virtualizing your SharePoint environment is a good option for your organization.	ADVERTISEMENT   This issue is sponsored by RedGate Software.   Free SQL Server Backup Tool Find out more about the capabilities and system requirements of this free SQL check tool. Why VMWare and Hyper-V Disk is Broken Protection for virtual environments is a critical aspect of a strong and efficient virtual machine. Environments like VMWare and hypervisors require specialized backup, but the majority are vulnerable, being protected by generic systems. MORE RESOURCES   SQL Server Foundations If you're new to SQL Server or just looking to brush up on your skills, register now for this eLearning course focusing on the various versions of SQL server, performance tuning, implementing backups as well as crucial SQL Server basics. You'll learn about the core concepts every DBA should know and how things outside of SQL Server affect and influence your daily tasks. Six sessions, beginning Aug. 27th. Driving Cloud Interoperability to Reduce Costs and Speed Innovation Learn more about an open approach to cloud management and about IBM's new SmartCloud Orchestration. MORE EVENTS

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