Microsoft has announced the SQL Server 2025 preview, and this update is a big one for developers and IT teams. The Release Candidate 0 (RC0) introduces two major upgrades, including support for Ubuntu ...

We’re excited to announce a new migration experience in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new experience, now in preview, is powered by Azure Database Migration Service ...

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

You will fail to connect to your database if the SQL Server service is not running. If you try running the SQL Server service from the Services.msc app, you will ...

In November 2024, we announced the next major release of SQL Server: SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025, now in private preview, includes capabilities to build AI applications including vector and AI ...

Based on the expertise of Intelligent Converters specialists gained from a variety of migration projects, this whitepaper reveals best practices, key bottlenecks, and some tips and tricks for ...

Converting a distribution group to a security group in Active Directory is a simple process that can greatly improve your ability to manage permissions and resources. By following the steps outlined ...

When working with dates and times in SQL Server, it’s common for formatting discrepancies to cause issues during query execution. To prevent errors, it’s crucial to ensure that date strings are ...

If you’re looking to manage your SQL Server databases efficiently, downloading Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a must. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned DBA, this guide will ...

When planning a database migration, the main goals of a database specialist or another person responsible for this task are: To reach the best performance and reliability of the target database To ...