New SQL AI Developer Associate Certification
Explore the new SQL AI Developer Associate certification to enhance your skills in AI-driven SQL solutions.
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SQL Server at FABCON & SQLCON 2026
Explore SQL Server at FABCON & SQLCON 2026, where Microsoft highlights its elevation and modernization in data platforms.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Azure SQL
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…
Using Database Instructions with GitHub Copilot
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….
SQL Server Security Updates: March 2026
Discover the latest SQL Server security updates: March 2026 for SQL Server 2016 through SQL Server 2025 and ensure protection.
TempDB Improvements in SQL Server 2025
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…
Fast Failover in SQL Server 2025
Explore Fast Failover in SQL Server 2025 with advanced telemetry and intelligent failover logic for improved high availability.
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.
SQL Server Security Updates: January 2026
Stay informed about SQL Server Security Updates: January 2026, including key updates and end of support details.
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….