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.
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Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
It has been a few years since I earned a new Microsoft Certification, but the Azure AI Fundamentals exam is in the books. This was a work requirement for the 2026 fiscal year. So I’m glad I finished it early. Exam Basics and My Study Guide Here are the Exam…
SQL Server: Security Updates (August 2025)
Here is a roundup of recent security updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. Security Updates: August 2025 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU20 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU32 Security Update for SQL Server 2019…
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…
Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices
I wanted to share an important update from Microsoft that directly supports our shared commitment to cybersecurity: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices. This new library of actionable guidance is designed to help organizations like yours implement robust security measures at scale. The SFI framework…
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.
Modernize and Secure Your SQL Server 2016 Workloads
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…
SQL Server 2016 Migration Guidelines
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.
SQL Server: News and Updates (July 2025)
Explore the SQL Server: Security Updates (July 2025) for crucial fixes and enhancements released by the SQL Server team.