In addition to rolling out patches to address two zero-days affecting SQL Server and .NET, Microsoft introduced Common Log File System hardening with signature verification.

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Abstract: The problem of efficient load distribution in modern computer networks and cloud computing systems is becoming increasingly urgent. The traditional Round Robin algorithm distributes requests ...

This repository contains the Azure SQL bindings for Azure Functions extension code as well as a quick start tutorial and samples illustrating how to use the binding in different ways. The types of ...

Microsoft SQL Server is a database management system that is mainly used store and retrieve requested data across a network. It’s purpose more closely aligns with software developers and not so much ...

Abstract: Network function virtualization (NFV) is a technique of building new network architecture that can decouple network functions from proprietary equipment and thus increase the flexibility of ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...

Databases are essential for storing and retrieving structured data supporting business intelligence, research, and enterprise applications. Querying databases typically requires SQL, which varies ...

Microsoft unveiled .NET Aspire at the Build 2024 developer conference, describing it as an opinionated, cloud-ready stack for building observable, production ready, distributed, cloud-native ...