Microsoft began a testing program on Tuesday for its forthcoming SQL Server database software, code-named Yukon. About 200 customers and partners are taking part, the Redmond, Wash.

Microsoft tests tool for migrating MySQL to SQL Server Ever since Oracle made overtures to buy Sun (and get MySQL in the process), Microsoft's been more of a MySQL foe than friend.

Here’s the story: The test itself was not part of the NetworkWorld-sanctioned testing program. It all started when a hardworking NetworkWorld reporter was researching a story about benchmark ...