Query Performance Tuning – Book Review
Explore the insights of Grant Fritchey’s Query Performance Tuning book, now updated for SQL Server 2025. Learn the essentials.
Azure SQL
An Overview of Microsoft’s AI Platform
Explore Microsoft’s AI platform that combines robust governance and intelligent agents for enterprise-scale solutions.
Options for Migration to Azure SQL
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….
SQL Server 2025 is Officially Here!
SQL Server 2025 is officially here! Discover its exciting features and how it revolutionizes business and developer experiences.
SQL Server Newsletter: October 2025
Catch up on the SQL Server newsletter for October 2025 with key updates on SSMS, query editor improvements, and GitHub Copilot.
Meet the NEW Azure SQL Hub
If you’ve ever felt lost trying to figure out Azure SQL, you’re not alone. Microsoft just dropped something pretty cool, the ALL NEW Azure SQL Hub and it’s here to make your cloud database journey much easier. What’s Azure SQL Hub? Think of Azure SQL Hub as your one-stop shop…
SQL Security with Microsoft’s Zero Trust Workshop
Explore SQL Security with Microsoft’s Zero Trust Workshop to enhance your organization’s defense against threats.
Azure Database Administrator (DP-300) Study Guide
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) The DP-300 exam is designed for Azure Database Administrators who manage on-premises and cloud databases built with SQL Server and Azure SQL services. Candidates should be proficient in: SQL Server on-premises Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance SQL Server on Azure VMs…
Microsoft Fabric Certification Guides
As data continues to drive innovation across industries, Microsoft Fabric has emerged as a unified platform for analytics, data engineering, and AI. With its growing adoption, Microsoft now offers role-based certifications to validate your expertise in Fabric. Whether you’re an aspiring analytics engineer or a seasoned data professional, there’s a…
Accelerating SQL Server Migration
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.