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Microsoft Announces SQL Server Data Services (SSDS)!

Cool things are coming out of Mix08!

There's even something there for we database people: SQL Server Data Services.

From Neil Hutson's blog:

SSDS you can think of as a structured data store in the cloud(building block service), which is accessed using Internet protocols using a basic data manipulation language. SSDS is for developers and businesses that need scalable, easily programmable, and cost-effective data storage with robust database query capabilities. Pretty cool.

:{> Andy


Published Wednesday, March 05, 2008 3:08 PM by andyleonard

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SSIS Junkie said:

I don't care what any of you say, by far the most exciting announcement from today's MIX08 keynote was

March 5, 2008 10:39 PM
 

Jason Haley said:

March 6, 2008 9:44 AM
 

Tod McKenna said:

I wasn't at MIX08, but from what I've been reading, I agree with Jamie. This sounds pretty exciting. I have a ton of questions and concerns about SSDS, but for now...

March 8, 2008 11:14 AM

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About andyleonard

Andy Leonard is an Architect with Unisys Corporation, SQL Server database and Integration Services developer, SQL Server MVP, PASS Regional Mentor (Southeast US), and engineer. He is a co-author of Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services,Professional Software Testing with Visual Studio 2005 Team System: Tools for Software Developers and Test Engineers, MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-441): Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and SQL Server MVP Deep Dives. Andy blogs for SQLBlog.com. Andy's background includes web application architecture and development, VB, and ASP; SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); data warehouse development using SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008; and test-driven database development.

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