Ten Tips for Teaching Technical Topics
Explore ten tips for teaching technical topics effectively and creating engaging learning environments for your students.
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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….
Holiday Break Badges 2025
John Deardurff post on Holiday Break Badges 2025 and some achievements in the IT community this holiday season.
Setting up Ollama for SQL Server 2025
Learn to set up Ollama for SQL Server 2025 and run AI embedding models locally for privacy-sensitive applications.
Create a SQL Server 2025 Practice Environment
Set up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features.
Upgrade with the SSMS 22 Migration Component
Upgrade to SQL Server 2025 with SSMS Migration Component. Simplify your migration and enhance performance seamlessly.
General Availability of SSMS 22
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 is now generally available! Discover powerful features and enhancements today.
SQL Server Security Updates: November 2025
Stay updated with SQL Server Security Updates: November 2025. Explore essential fixes and support details.
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…