SQL Server on Linux: Boring

SQL Server 2016
As a concept, SQL Server on Linux is thrilling. Due to this, the OS doesn't stand in the way of taking advantage of everything that SQL Server offers. Because we have Linux, we have opportunity for all sorts of new fun. I first saw SQL Server running on Linux about six months ago. The install was shockingly easy. I saw a few command line commands run and it all looked good. I didn't have the opportunity to set up my own full blown install then, but I do now. My Installation Today I did all the work necessary to get this thing running. I got a copy of Ubuntu Desktop and put it on VMWare Workstation in a virtual machine. That was a painless process. SIDE NOTE: It was a painless process…
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