John Deardurff Archives

Prepare effectively for Microsoft Certification Exams by mastering test-taking skills and reducing exam anxiety.

Explore the journey of achieving Copilot Certifications, focusing on AI impact and productivity in the business landscape.

Find out how to implement Vector Search SQL Server 2025 for effective, local semantic searches without relying on external services.

Join me as I celebrate my Summer Break, highlighting achievements earned during the first half of the year.

Learn about the new ESU pricing for SQL Server 2016 and how it impacts organizations with consistent pricing across all platforms.

Learn about Writing SARGable Expressions in T‑SQL to maximize SQL Server performance and efficiency with your queries.

Stay informed about SQL Server Security Updates: May 2026 for versions from 2016 to 2025. Protect your database today.

Explore similarity matching in SQL Server 2025 to manage data inconsistencies, such as spelling variations, effectively.

Explore optimized locking in SQL Server 2025 to enhance concurrency and improve performance in your database applications.

Prepare for the end of SQL Server 2016 support by modernizing with Azure Arc and Power BI to enhance your compliance and security efforts.