Business continuity is a foundational requirement for database platforms. Azure SQL provides multiple layers of resiliency that protects your data, maintains availability, and enables recovery from both localized failures and large-scale regional outages. (Download Presentation from Data Saturday Chicago) Let’s break down how the concepts of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) works in Azure SQ. We…
Microsoft recently announced updates and fixes for SSMS 22.3. While the release included many quality-of-life fixes, it also introduced a deceptively powerful addition called Database Instructions. This feature stood out to me as it can fundamentally changes how GitHub Copilot understands your database, not just its schema, but its meaning….
TempDB has consistently been regarded as one of the most essential and, historically, overlooked components within SQL Server. When TempDB goes wrong, it rarely fails quietly. A single runaway query, poorly designed report, or unexpected workload spike can consume TempDB space and bring an entire instance to its knees. With…
Explore Fast Failover in SQL Server 2025 with advanced telemetry and intelligent failover logic for improved high availability.
With the retirement of the Data Migration Assistant (DMA) on July 16, 2025, and the retirement of Azure Data Studio in February 2026, what tools do we use to assess and migrate databases to Azure SQL? The new SSMS 22 Hybrid & Migration Component only has options for On-Premises migration….
Set up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features.
Upgrade to SQL Server 2025 with SSMS Migration Component. Simplify your migration and enhance performance seamlessly.
Migrating SQL Server databases to the cloud has traditionally been a complex, time-consuming process. But with Microsoft’s new unified migration experience for SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc—now in public preview—the journey to Azure SQL Managed Instance is faster and simpler than ever.
Microsoft has just announced new guidance and tools to help organizations protect and modernize their SQL Server 2016 workloads as the product approaches its End of Support (EOS) on July 14, 2026. What does End of Support mean? Microsoft Lifecycle Policy offers 10 years of support (five years for mainstream…
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.