Exciting certification changes with SQL Server 2016

Microsoft have kicked off 2016 with new and impressive announcements regarding SQL Server. On June 1st, they announced the launch of the latest version of their database platform - SQL Server 2016 - with a range of new features and functions.

Some of the most exciting enhancements include:

All-out security protection using revolutionary encryption abilities, meaning data is always encrypted whether in use or in motion.

• Business intelligence for all employees using the SQL Server on any device. As well as new BI support for iOS, android and Windows Phone devices.
• A main memory database system backing for any and all workload with performance surges up to 30-100x
• Innovative analytics, integrating R support, allowing clients to do immediate predictive analytics on operational and analytic data.
• Exclusive cloud functions that allow clients to install hybrid architectures that divides assignments and workloads throughout Azure, helping cut costs and increase agility for users.

There are four deployments of SQL Server 2016: