If they ported query parallelism across CPU cores as base MSSQL on Windows has, that would be a significant differentiator for those in the DWH / analytics space.
Its also likely this is a attempt to keep customers on the MSSQL platform who otherwise don't have a need for a commercial OS, and may be willing to keep paying for MSSQL while cutting their OS expenses.
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If they ported query parallelism across CPU cores as base MSSQL on Windows has, that would be a significant differentiator for those in the DWH / analytics space.
Its also likely this is a attempt to keep customers on the MSSQL platform who otherwise don't have a need for a commercial OS, and may be willing to keep paying for MSSQL while cutting their OS expenses.
Postgres added query parallelism in 9.6!
Correct, but for a limited set of query plans. It does mean progress is being made however.