SQL Server 2016 Migration Guidelines
Get ready for your SQL Server upgrade! Follow these SQL Server 2016 migration guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.
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SQL Server: News and Updates (July 2025)
Explore the SQL Server: Security Updates (July 2025) for crucial fixes and enhancements released by the SQL Server team.
Azure SQL Monitoring Tools and Automation
Discover the benefits of Azure SQL monitoring tools and automation to streamline your database performance and configuration checks.
SQL Server and Azure SQL Newsletter (June 2025)
There have been quite a few announcements since Microsoft Build 2025 and I wanted to make sure your team did not miss anything. Azure SQL Announcements: May/June 2025 Public Preview – Data Virtualization for Azure SQL Database Using Azure Metrics, Alerts, and Automation Accounts to start an XE session Unlocking…
Updates in SSMS 21 – Preview 6
Updates in SQL Server Management Studio: SSMS 21 Preview 6 and Copilot Integration Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of technology, offering tools and updates that significantly enhance database management, productivity, and security. This blog post will summarize three major updates: the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21…
Migration Dashboard for SQL Server
Overview: Microsoft has announced the Migration Dashboard feature in the Azure portal, specifically for SQL Server instances enabled by Azure Arc. This dashboard provides a comprehensive view of your migration readiness and assessment coverage across all SQL Server instances. Key Features: Assessment Visibility: The dashboard automatically generates assessments for migration to Azure,…
Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019 ends on February 28, 2025. Learn more about the implications and updates.
SQL Server Security Updates (November)
SQL Server Security Updates Newsletter October/November November 2024 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU16 KB Article: KB5048033 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046861 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM CU KB Article: KB5046860 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046859 Security…
SQL Server and Azure SQL Updates
Upcoming changes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This is the first of three blog posts about the next releases of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and the roadmap for 2024! Learn more: SSMS 20 connection changes (microsoft.com) Get started planning SQL Server 2014 end of support. Did you know that…
SQL Skills Blackbelt on SQL Server 2019
Achieve the SQL Skills Blackbelt by completing seven technical courses on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Databases.