
SQL Server 2008 + 2008 R2 End of Life Support- 4 Ways to Migrate
On July 9, 2019, Microsoft will end support and security updates for SQL Server 2008 + 2008 R2. By that date, businesses using those systems will need to have migrated their operations to new software. That presents issues not only of cost and security but availability. It’s not like you can migrate during downtime anymore.
Tags: Hybrid Cloud, Microsoft Azure

Top 5 Azure Cognitive Services for your Applications
Microsoft’s cloud-based platform Azure has helped many businesses expand while reducing costs associated with hosting and storing data and applications in the cloud. SNP Technologies leverages AI-based cognitive services to add intelligence, automation and search capabilities to your applications.
Tags: Big Data, Data Analytics, Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes Glossary and Terminology
- Controller: The management node of a cloud environment. Typically, you have one controller per cloud region or more in high-availability (HA) environments. The controller manages all subsequent models in each environment.
- Kubectl: The command line configuration tool for Kubernetes.
Tags: Microsoft Azure, Open-Source

Manage your Data Warehousing Challenges with Advanced Data Analytics
The Cortana Analytics Suite (CAS) is made up of different components in Azure, allowing users to custom build an analytical application to suit a wide range of analytics scenarios such as real-time recommendations, customer churn forecasting, fraud detection, and predictive maintenance just to name a few.
Tags: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Analytics, Advanced Data Analytics, Data Warehousing Challenges
Key Differences between Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery & Continuous Deployment
Over the past few years, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery have become a part of our daily technology vocabulary. As we continue to implement these practices into our Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) workflows, these three terminologies can be confusing.
Tags: Microsoft Azure, DevOps

Cortana Intelligence for Advanced Analytics
The Cortana Analytics Suite is fully-managed big data and advanced analytics offering that transforms data into intelligent action. As an end-to-end cloud platform framework, Cortana Analytics Suite includes an integrated, comprehensive set of analytics tools, services, and preconfigured solutions.
Tags: Big Data, Data Analytics, Microsoft Azure

Managing Data Growth with Microsoft Azure
As businesses continue to grow, so does the amount of data. Enterprises today are struggling with storing, tracking and analyzing information on a daily basis, exposing businesses to inefficiency and security vulnerabilities.
Fortunately, cloud solutions like Microsoft’s Azure offer the capacity and tools needed for you to manage your growing data challenges, and realize the following benefits:
Tags: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Analytics

Big Data and the Cloud
It is estimated that we create 2.5 quintillions (that’s 2.5 followed by 18 zeroes) bytes of data each day. It’s no surprise that enterprises are moving into the era of data-driven business opportunities. But, for a company is to make the most out of the big data it generates, it must take an assiduous approach to capturing and analyzing its data.
Tags: Microsoft Azure, Data Analytics, Big Data

Power BI is Now Available on Microsoft’s 3 Sovereign National Clouds
In our last blog, one of the benefits we listed with Microsoft Power BI is that it’s available on three national clouds. So, what exactly does this mean for your organization?