Windows Server 2016 moving to per core, not per socket, licensing This change aligns with the licensing scheme now used for SQL Server, among others.

That public preview is part of the launch of the next version of SQL Server, which will be the first one that’s available for both Windows and Linux.

Installation and upgrades Installation of SQL Server 2016 locally requires some planning, along with a suitably updated copy of Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows Server 2012. Even a completely ...

As part of the SQL Server 2016 launch event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a commercial database promotion that provides customers with free licenses if you are running a competitor’s ...

SQL Server 2016, which is currently available as a public preview, will become generally available later this year. Not too long ago, today’s announcement would have been unthinkable.