Recently I had the chance to learn about some of the changes coming in the SQL Server platform in the next few years. At the MVP Summit we had the chance to talk with people that showed us features and changes coming in the next version of SQL Server as well as some ideas and thoughts about what might come after that. I greatly enjoy the latter sessions, since the ideas and goals of brilliant architects are always interesting to listen to.

As I heard about changes and additions, it occurred to me that while some of the features and functions become easier for people managing platforms, others become more difficult. The tuning decisions we might make with regards to resources become more complex. We have new knobs to turn, and more decisions to make on how to best balance the hardware available on our servers.

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