What’s coming? Sneak peek

‘Denali’ = SQL Server 2012 The next version of Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server 2012 will be available in H1 of CY2012, enables a cloud-ready information platform that will help organizations unlock breakthrough insights with mission-critical confidence across the organization.

Mission-Critical Confidence Organizational Compliance and Peace of Mind Required 9s and Data Protection Blazing-Fast Performance A Greater flexibility and availability with SQL Server AlwaysOn Maximized hardware resources Support for Windows Server Core to reduce planned downtime Column-based query accelerator for dramatic performance gains Faster performance for FILESTREAM, spatial, and FTS User-defined server roles for better separation of duties and Audit support across editions SharePoint and Active Directory integration for secure BI data Simplified application testing with Distributed Replay and streamlined troubleshooting with Extended Events

Big Data Drives Increased Focus on Data Visualization Visualization, simulations, and scenario development are the next frontier DATA VISUALIZATION SIMULATIONS AND SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT Analytics applied within business processes Regression analysis, discrete choice modeling, and mathematical optimization Historic trend analysis and forecasting Clustering and segmentation Standardized reporting DATA VISUALIZATION Analytics applied within business processes SIMULATIONS AND SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT Clustering and segmentation Regression analysis, discrete choice modeling, and mathematical optimization Standardized reporting Historic trend analysis and forecasting Today In 24 Months Top 3 Value-Creating Analytic Techniques Source: MIT Sloan Management Review Research Report Fall 2010, Analytics: The New Path to Value

Breakthrough Insight Rapid Data Exploration and Visualization Credible, Consistent Data Scalable Analytics and DW Solutions Manage Cleanse Integrate Assess Familiar data exploration and visualization with Power View (Project “Crescent”) Inspire innovation with powerful data mash-ups in PowerPivot Greater IT oversight and management through SharePoint Consistent view of your data through a single BI Semantic Model Ease of integration and management with Integration Services and Master Data Services Quickly manage, analyze, and cleanse data across sources in Data Quality Services Engine tuning for high-scale analytics in Analysis Services Enhanced capabilities for high-scale data warehousing with Parallel Data Warehouse Comprehensive offerings for Data Warehouses of all sizes

Power View Highly Visual Design Experience Interactive, web-based authoring and sharing of information Familiar Microsoft Office design patterns Powerful data layout with banding, callout, and small multiples visualizations Rich Metadata-Driven Interactivity Fully integrated with PowerPivot and BI SM Drive greater insight through smart and powerful querying Zero configuration highlighting and filtering Animated trending and comparisons Presentation-ready at all times Turn pervasive information into persuasive information Deliver and collaborate through SharePoint Interactive at all times

Cloud on Your Terms Scale on Demand and Fast Time to Solution Extend Data Anywhere Optimized Productivity Roadmaps for SQL Server appliances and reference architectures Common architecture across servers, appliances, and clouds DAC parity across Denali and SQL Azure to seamlessly extend new applications FileTable for increased data storage flexibility Greater interoperability and support for web applications Single database application development experience with Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools (Project “Juneau”) Streamline virtualization management with System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Windows Azure Future Unified Programming Platform and Tools Enhance support for JAVA, PHP and Ruby Improved compatibility between on-premise applications and Windows Azure applications Unified Programming Platform and Tools Improved interoperability with System Center and APIs for integration with mainstream management tools like OpenView and Tivoli Simplified Management Windows Azure Storage: Automatic data geo-replication SQL Azure: Larger database sizes for SQL Azure. On-premise and cloud data sync Flexible and Trustworthy Storage Improvements in flexibility and responsiveness Efficient Networking Additional locations and CDN nodes Global Traffic Management Capabilities Global Platform Important new security and compliance certifications Compliance Integration with MS Volume Licensing Adaptable Pricing Models

Future of Dynamics—CRM Online Enhancements for Enterprise Cloud New Social CRM Capabilities Micro-blogging Activity feeds Conversations Automated activity updates Windows Phone 7 mobile application Unification with Office 365 for Enterprises Other updates announced include support for Safari, Firefox and Chrome browsers on both PC and Mac platforms becoming available in the first half of CY 2012, helping open up Microsoft Dynamics CRM to a whole new audience.