Holiday Break Badges 2025
John Deardurff post on Holiday Break Badges 2025 and some achievements in the IT community this holiday season.
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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…
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…
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…
SQL Server 2016 Migration Guidelines
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.