For instance, if you copy a SQL 2000 database to SQL Server 2008, the new copy is an upgrade to the new internal format but retains a Compatibility Level of “80” which represents SQL 2000 aka ...

Microsoft's new take on database compatibility level has led to changes in the product's documentation, namely on Compatibility Levels and SQL Server Upgrades, Using Compatibility Level for ...

SQL Server 2016 shines with stretch database to Azure, queries against Hadoop, internal R, better security, ... you can lower the compatibility level temporarily while you do so; ...

Microsoft recently published a new version of its service-level agreement (SLA) for Azure SQL Database, adding uptime perks for organizations that use the "Business Critical" tier.. If ...