Nodes can run as SQL compute nodes, SQL storage nodes or HDFS data nodes. In the HDFS case, SQL Server and Apache Spark run co-located, in the same container. All of this interoperability is enabled ...

The ability to write parts of SQL queries in natural language will help developers speed up their work, analysts say.

Hadoop continues to operate as a looming influence in the world of big data, and that holds true with the unveiling of the next step in Oracle's big data roadmap. The Redwood Shores, ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Another interesting session I attended at the PASS Summit in Seattle was one concerning dealing with VLDBs in SQL Server. It was called “Big Data – Working with Terabytes in SQL Server” presented by ...