SQL Server Archives

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

Explore the benefits of optimizing sp_executesql in SQL Server 2025. Improve query efficiency and reduce CPU usage effectively.

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

Explore Microsoft IQ for the SQL Server DBA and discover its three-layer intelligence framework for enhanced data management.

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

Explore why modern encryption for SQL is not optional and learn about the new requirements to secure your databases effectively.

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

Explore A New Migration Experience in SSMS 22.5, simplifying SQL Server migrations with a unified guided approach.

Explore SQL Server Security Updates: April 2026, ensuring protection for versions 2016 to 2025 with critical enhancements.

Learn about choosing the right Performance Counters for SQL Server to identify performance issues effectively.

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