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Devart has made a significant move within the realm of SQL Server management tools with the release of dbForge Tools for SQL Server version 7.1, a forward-looking upgrade that prepares database professionals for the coming era of Microsoft’s data platform. This release is remarkable not just for...

Microsoft’s approach to cloud licensing has created a complex landscape for enterprises moving to the cloud, particularly those with substantial investments in Windows Server and SQL Server. The issue, as outlined by submissions from Amazon and Google to the UK Competition and Markets Authority...

The cloud computing market is currently embroiled in a high-stakes competition that extends beyond mere technological innovation to encompass significant regulatory scrutiny, particularly focused on Microsoft’s licensing practices and their impact on competitors like Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices have created a complex and costly dilemma for enterprises heavily invested in Windows Server and SQL Server applications when migrating to public clouds other than Azure. While the cloud promises scalability and flexibility, the reality for many...

Microsoft's cloud licensing landscape has become a significant challenge for enterprises invested heavily in its software infrastructure when migrating to the cloud. The crux of the problem lies in Microsoft's licensing model changes unveiled in 2019, particularly affecting Windows Server and...

When enterprises contemplate moving their substantial IT operations and applications to the cloud, those heavily invested in Microsoft ecosystems face a very challenging dilemma. The practical realities of migrating complex Windows Server and SQL Server workloads swiftly confront IT...

Enterprise migrations to the cloud have long been viewed as a path to operational agility and cost efficiency. Yet, beneath this promise lies a tangled web of legacy technology dependencies, licensing complexities, and vendor lock-in that can make the journey perilous for organizations heavily...

Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices have ignited a complex challenge for enterprise customers transitioning to the cloud, especially those heavily invested in Windows Server and SQL Server. The crux of the issue lies in Microsoft’s strategic licensing model changes made in 2019, which have had...

When enterprises contemplate moving their IT workloads to the cloud, those with significant investments in Microsoft infrastructure typically confront a challenging dilemma. For organizations deeply reliant on Windows Server and SQL Server, the prospect of rewriting applications or migrating...

As companies increasingly look to migrate their applications and infrastructure to the cloud, a significant hurdle has emerged for those heavily invested in Microsoft software ecosystems: the near impossibility of simply swapping Microsoft Windows and SQL Server workloads for Linux-based...

Microsoft's shift in cloud licensing practices has stirred up significant challenges for enterprises heavily invested in its ecosystem, particularly when migrating to cloud infrastructures. The 2019 licensing changes introduced a new layer of costs for running Microsoft server software, such as...

The latest standoff between Microsoft, AWS, Google, and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) exposes a complex battleground where cloud computing competition, software licensing, and antitrust regulation collide in critical ways. This dispute not only sheds light on behind-the-scenes...

The ongoing competition tug-of-war in the cloud services market highlights a critical point: Microsoft's licensing policies for its software, particularly Windows Server, heavily influence the viability and economics of multi-cloud deployments. According to Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft's...

Microsoft's cloud licensing policies have created a significant challenge for enterprises heavily invested in Windows Server and SQL Server environments aiming to migrate to the cloud. Rather than rewriting extensive Microsoft-dependent applications to run on Linux-based infrastructure, many...

Switching to the cloud represents a major shift for enterprises entrenched in Microsoft infrastructure, yet the pathway is fraught with complex licensing and technical challenges that make departing from Redmond’s ecosystem far from straightforward. Recent submissions by Amazon and Google to the...

Companies heavily invested in Microsoft’s infrastructure face a considerable dilemma when migrating workloads to the cloud. The recent investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlights the challenges enterprises encounter when dealing with Microsoft’s changed licensing...

When enterprises contemplate their migration journey to the cloud, an important and often uncomfortable truth emerges: moving off Microsoft’s entrenched Windows Server and SQL Server ecosystems is an extremely challenging and expensive proposition. For many organizations deeply rooted in...

The current landscape of cloud computing reveals an intense battleground dominated by the biggest three players: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This triad controls the majority of cloud infrastructure, shaping patterns of customer choice, pricing...

Devart has recently unveiled version 7.1 of its dbForge Tools for SQL Server, introducing compatibility with the forthcoming SQL Server 2025, the preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, and Windows Server 2025. This update underscores Devart's commitment to providing developers and...

SQL Server 2019 Web Edition is making waves among web application developers and IT decision-makers looking for a robust, scalable, and cost-effective relational database solution. As businesses continue to rely on data-driven insights, this edition of Microsoft SQL Server steps up to offer a...